AETS has been mandated by the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS to conduct a Mid-term evaluation of the Nigeria Competitiveness (business/Investment climate/trade) Programme. The aim of this specific evaluation evaluation is to provide the external co-operation services of the European Union, the partner government and the wider public with an overall independent assessment of the past performance of the Programme and to prepare key lessons and recommendations in order to improve current and future actions. AETS will be meeting key project stakeholders including the Ministry of Industry and trade, the National Customs Services and the Standard Organization of Nigeria amongst others and will conduct interviews and hold briefings in order to achieve the objectives of the assignment.