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Wofai Samuel, Acting Director General of the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce, shares her journey as a woman leader in a male-dominated environment and provides insights into Nigeria's economic potential through strategic trade partnerships. She brings a wealth of knowledge about bridging the gap between Nigeria's private sector and international markets, particularly focusing on US-Nigeria relations.

• Breaking barriers as a woman in leadership by focusing on competence, skills, and value rather than gender
• The Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce's role in promoting trade between Nigeria and the US since 1960
• How the chamber addresses infrastructure challenges, access to finance, and FX volatility for Nigerian businesses
• Adapting to Trump's "America First" policies by creating value-based trade rather than seeking aid
• The transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for intra-African trade
• Nigeria's competitive advantages in creative industries, fintech, and agriculture
• Vision for Nigeria's future: balanced trade, increased foreign investment, improved security, and infrastructure
• Call for Nigerians to maintain their "can-do spirit," improve themselves, and do the right thing

To our listeners, if you're an entrepreneur, policymaker, investor, or looking to understand the future of Nigeria's economy, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe, share, and join the conversation.

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