UK - Nigeria Trade Growth Drives Demand for Security Services in Nigeria
The strengthening of UK - Nigeria trade relations is opening up significant opportunities for UK businesses in Nigeria. Bilateral trade already exceeds £8billion and the Enhanced Trade & Investment Partnership (ETIP), which has now been in place for two years, has certainly encouraged more UK companies to consider exploring partnerships, investments and expansion into Nigeria.
Recent months have seen an even greater increase in activities supporting UK - Nigeria economic collaboration. A delegation from Mantra recently attended a high-level event in London, the inaugural ‘Nigeria - UK Economic Outlook’, hosted by the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Institute of Directors.
The event was attended by dignitaries, including the UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi MP, several senior African diplomatic representatives and prominent industry leaders. Insightful presentations by keynote speakers focussed on the benefits to potential investors bought about by Nigeria’s recent macroeconomic reforms and the opportunities for UK - Nigeria trade offered by the ETIP agreement. A panel discussion highlighted specific areas of growth in high potential sectors including telecoms, fintech, agro-processing, manufacturing and infrastructure.
President Bola Tinubu’s UK State Visit Marks a Historic Milestone
The NBCC Economic Outlook event was closely followed by the official State Visit to the UK by Nigerian President Tinubu, the first of its kind in 37 years. This landmark engagement demonstrates a renewed commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties, expanding bilateral trade and unlocking new investment opportunities between the two countries. Indeed, during the State Visit, there were several meetings, discussions and announcements on new trade initiatives in both the UK and Nigeria.
Security Services for International Delegations in Nigeria
As a result of these important events, there has been a clear increase in trade delegations and corporate visits travelling between the UK and Nigeria.
With this rise in activity comes a critical need for professional security services in Nigeria and we have been at the forefront of supporting this growing demand, providing armed police escort services and secure transportation to ensure all Client movements are completed safely and without incident.
Whether visiting Lagos’ commercial districts or attending meetings with government officials in Abuja, our office locations throughout Nigeria offer security services that are specifically tailored for international clients, including:
Armed Police Escort Services, using trained Nigerian MOPOL officers
Aviation Security Services, including:
Pre-departure eVisa application advice and guidance
Personalised airport meet-and-greet
Fast-track arrival assistance at the airport
Secure transit from airport to final destination
For first-time visitors to Nigeria, this level of support has proven to be invaluable to them.
Our reputation as an expert provider of security services in Nigeria continues to grow beyond our traditional UK and Nigerian client base. We have been proud to support organisations recently from France, the Netherlands and South Africa. Our Testimonials and Case Studies page underlines our reputation for flawless delivery of security services in Nigeria.
If your organisation is planning a trade visit, business trip or delegation to Nigeria, having the right security partner is critical. Please contact us today to discuss your security requirements or to obtain a quote, by submitting an enquiry form at: http://bit.ly/contactmantra or by sending an email to: info@mantraoperations.com
Written by Sian Hawkes, Director of Marketing and Communications