The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) participated in the 10th National Cooperative Summit, Exhibition and Awards, held from 6th to 9th October 2026 at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Abuja.
The summit, themed “Cooperative Reform: Unlocking Cooperative Potentials for Peace, Sustainable Development and Economic Transformation,” brought together key stakeholders in Nigeria’s cooperative sector to deliberate on reforms, policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening the movement and enhancing its contribution to national economic development.
Representing the NACCIMA National President, Engr. Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, at the summit was Ms. Nkemdirim Igele Ihejirika, Programme Manager, Abuja Corporate Office, who delivered a goodwill message on behalf of the National President.
Discussions at the summit focused extensively on the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s cooperative movement, with particular emphasis on the digitalisation of cooperative societies. Participants highlighted the need for greater adoption of digital systems to enhance transparency, accountability, operational efficiency and effective record management across cooperative organisations.
The summit also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to examine various government interventions, policies and programmes designed to strengthen cooperative societies, improve access to economic opportunities and enhance their role in promoting inclusive and sustainable development.
NACCIMA’s participation underscores its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote enterprise development, financial inclusion, economic empowerment and stronger collaboration among stakeholders across Nigeria’s business and cooperative sectors.
