Understand the market.
Define the route to engagement.

Start with the commercial model

Clarify the target customer, sector, intended activity and commercial objective. A partner search is more useful when the brief explains what the business contributes, the responsibilities it expects a partner to assume and the decision criteria.

Separate commercial and specialist work

Market assessment, partner identification and negotiation preparation are distinct from legal establishment, tax, licences and other specialist advice. The relevant professional advisers should assess the specific activity and proposed structure; a general website checklist cannot confirm permissions.

Prepare the first engagement

Bring a non-confidential overview, evidence supporting demand or counterpart interest, the current preparation stage and the intended timetable. OGZ can assess a defined commercial-strategy or partnership scope under the applicable mandate.

Official starting resource

Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission provides official investment information. Verify requirements directly with the relevant institutions and appointed advisers.