The Czech Republic’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Tomáš Výprachtický, has expressed his country’s determination to strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria across key economic sectors.
Mr. Výprachtický spoke at a dinner held on Sunday in Abuja to formally unveil the Nigeria–Central Europe Chamber of Commerce.
Explaining the rationale behind the initiative, the ambassador said, “The idea is 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.”
He further noted that cooperation between both countries extends beyond commerce, saying, “There is already a sovereign corporation between our two countries: Since the past seven years, Nigerian priests have served in one of our monasteries. This sovereign corporation 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, lots of engineering and technological potential.
“When I was appointed ambassador, my main goal was to exploit and boost such potential of mutual cooperation between the two countries, which, frankly speaking, so far has been partly fulfilled.”
Also speaking at the event, President of the Nigeria–Central Europe Chamber of Commerce (NCECC), Paschal Onyemaechi, said the organisation was registered in August 2025 to enhance economic and commercial relations between Nigeria and Central European countries.
According to Onyemaechi, the chamber currently operates in no fewer than five countries and is mandated to strengthen Europe–Africa partnerships, noting that Europe brings technology, technical expertise and strong ethical standards, while Africa contributes natural resources, a youthful population and a dynamic market.
He disclosed that the organisation plans to establish the New Partnership for Development of Africa project, among other initiatives, as part of efforts to achieve its objectives.
