The American Business Council is the voice of American business in Nigeria and has become a powerful advocacy instrument with the Nigerian public and private sectors. It was incorporated in February 2007 as a non-profit entity to be the key vehicle for expanding trade investment opportunities between Nigeria and the United States of America in the interest of its member - companies and both countries. The Council which is the American Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria supports sustainable socio-economic reforms through collaborative engagements with the government and other stakeholders including the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and the Nigerian - American Chamber of Commerce. The American Business Council Ltd/Gte, is an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce . The Board of Directors include CEOs of Blue -Chip US Companies, US Ambassador as well as representatives of the Commercial and Economic Division of the US Mission.