The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Nigeria, Tomáš Výprachtický, has expressed his country’s resolve to deepen bilateral cooperation with Nigeria across various sectors of the economy.
Výprachtický stated this at a dinner organised to unveil the Nigeria–Central Europe Chamber of Commerce (NCECC) in Abuja.
According to an agency report, the event was organised by the NCECC in partnership with the Regional Trade Institute (RTI) and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Nigeria.
He said the initiative aims to provide a platform for government officials, captains of industry and leaders in the creative sector to connect in a friendly atmosphere, encourage meaningful dialogue and cultivate strategic partnerships.
“Our companies, corporations and institutions have been coming here for quite some time. We have a long-standing political and economic relationship between Nigeria and the Czech Republic.
“There is already a sovereign cooperation between our two countries. For the past seven years, Nigerian priests have served in one of our monasteries.
“This sovereign cooperation is just one of the many stories we have had over the years. Nigeria is a great country with plenty of natural and human resources, as well as significant engineering and technological potential.
“When I was appointed ambassador, my main goal was to explore and boost such potential for mutual cooperation between the two countries, which, frankly speaking, so far has been partly fulfilled,” he said.
Speaking at the event, the President of the NCECC, Paschal Onyemaechi, said the organisation had been duly registered since August 2025 to bolster ties between both countries.
According to him, the NCECC operates across not less than five countries with a mandate to deepen Europe–Africa relations, noting that Europe brings technology, technical know-how and strong ethical frameworks, while Africa offers natural resources, a young population and a vibrant market.
“Our role is to promote bilateral trade, encourage investment and provide up-to-date information about markets and emerging opportunities in both regions.
“We will promote global educational mobility, technology transfer and, more importantly, create platforms for businesspeople, industrialists and policymakers to interact and forge new partnerships for the benefit of both regions.
“The organisation is the first of its kind, and we will transform how trade is conducted in the region. We will also help students, especially postgraduates, save significant costs because we now have an agreement with the Czech Republic,” he said.
He revealed that the organisation plans to establish the New Partnership for Development of Africa (NEPDA) project, among other initiatives, to achieve its objectives.