In a year marked by fiscal pressures and shifting global capital flows, African sovereign wealth funds are stepping into the spotlight.
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) hosts the fourth Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF 2025) in Abuja on June 16-17.
In the face of growing global capital volatility and mounting pressure on public finances, African nations are increasingly shifting focus inward.
Moreover, they now rely on homegrown institutions to chart a more sustainable and inclusive development path.
As a result, ASIF 2025 will bring together leading investors from across the continent and beyond to explore how sovereign wealth funds can mobilise global capital and drive long-term transformation.
Mobilising Capital For Impact
With this in mind, the forum adopts the theme “Leveraging African Sovereign Wealth Funds to Mobilise Global Capital for Transformative Development in Africa”.
Additionally, the agenda will emphasise how sovereign funds play a vital role in advancing infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, and technology—sectors key to Africa’s future.
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Speaking ahead of the event, NSIA’s Managing Director, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, highlighted the urgency of the moment.
Furthermore, he said: “This is a pivotal time for bold, coordinated action.
“When we combine our resources, we can drive the change Africa urgently needs”.
Furthermore, the event will feature influential figures such as Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun, ASIF Chair Obaid Amrane, Afreximbank President Benedict Oramah, and executives from China Investment Corporation and Spain’s COFIDES.
Pan-African Investment Network
Currently, ASIF connects sovereign wealth funds from over a dozen African nations—including Morocco, Rwanda, Egypt, and South Africa—who collectively manage billions in assets.
Together, they coordinate strategies, expand regional investment efforts, and attract global partners seeking scalable opportunities.
By hosting ASIF 2025, Nigeria reaffirms its leadership in Africa’s investment landscape.
Ultimately, sovereign wealth funds across the continent are no longer bystanders—they are now shaping Africa’s future from the front.
