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| Abbreviation | NACCIMA |
|---|---|
| Formation | April 1960 |
| Founder | Association of Regional Chambers of Commerce |
| Founded at | Nigeria |
| Type | Non-profit umbrella business association |
| Legal status | 🟢 Active |
| Purpose | Advocacy, trade facilitation, economic policy influence, and business development |
| Headquarters | Lagos, Nigeria |
Region served | Nigeria (national), West Africa (regional), and international |
| Membership | Over 60 chambers and business organizations |
Official language | English |
National President | Dele Kelvin Oye (as of 2023) |
Main organ | National Executive Council |
Parent organization | Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (Nigeria) (partner agency) |
| Affiliations | International Chamber of Commerce, Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce |
| Website | naccima.com |
Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) is the umbrella body for all Nigerian chambers of commerce, representing business interests in Nigeria. It was established to promote and protect the interests of the private sector and to foster economic development through advocacy, networking, and partnership.
History
[edit]Origins
[edit]The chamber movement in Nigeria dates back to the colonial era with the founding of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in 1888. The LCCI was the first chamber of commerce in Nigeria and provided a platform for private sector engagement during the British colonial administration.[1]
Formation and Early Years
[edit]NACCIMA was officially incorporated in April 1960 as the Association of Chambers of Commerce in Nigeria and the Southern Cameroons. The goal was to unify Nigeria's various regional chambers of commerce and create a central body to coordinate and represent their interests at a national level.[2]
Name Changes and Expansion
[edit]In 1963, the name was changed to the Association of Chambers of Commerce and Mines of Nigeria, recognizing the growing importance of the mining sector. A further name change occurred in 1972, during an Annual General Meeting held in Ibadan. The new name, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), was formally adopted in 1975 to reflect the broadened scope of the organization.[3]
Membership and National Reach
[edit]From 1978 to 2021, NACCIMA expanded significantly, growing from just twelve member chambers to over sixty across the country. A 1999 structural review allowed state and city chambers, bilateral and multilateral chambers, business and professional associations, and trade groups to join as members.[4]
Regional and Global Affiliations
[edit]NACCIMA is a founding member of the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry, supporting regional integration and private sector collaboration in the ECOWAS sub-region. It is also affiliated with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the African Chambers of Commerce.[5]
Key Figures
[edit]One of NACCIMA’s most prominent leaders was Chief Henry Oloyede Fajemirokun, the association's 4th President. He played a pivotal role in economic diplomacy and was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the formation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).[6]
60th Anniversary
[edit]In 2020, NACCIMA marked its 60th anniversary with a nationwide celebration that highlighted its historical role in shaping Nigeria’s business environment and its ongoing advocacy for economic reforms.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "About LCCI". lagoschamber.com. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "About NACCIMA". NACCIMA. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "A Brief History of NACCIMA". ACCIMA Blog. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "About Us – NACCIMA". naccima.com. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "African Chambers of Commerce". ACCIMA Blog. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Henry Fajemirokun". Wikipedia. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "NACCIMA Celebrates 60 Years of Driving Economic Progress". naccima.com. Retrieved 26 May 2025.