o actively promote trade, investment and exchanges between European and Nigerian business and to engage central and/or local government, when necessary, to raise awareness or formulate recommendations on particular issues of interest or concern.

To advocate European quality standards, best business practices and corporate social responsibility.

To advocate the removal of trade and investment barriers for European companies operating in Nigeria and provide assistance to Nigerian businesses to take advantage of the benefits of entering EU markets.

To provide monitoring of trade and investment agreements and identify problems hindering dynamic development of trade between the EU and Nigeria.

To report and create awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights and patents. To facilitate business networking for European enterprises and companies through a close exchange on various levels including inter-active working groups.