At Abuja’s first Business and Investment Summit, former Central Bank governor Chukwuma Soludo stated that “Nigeria’s future will secure itself through sustainable investments,” leveraging its young population.
He urged, “If we get our acts together, Nigeria will lead in the 21st century.”
Also, Maureen P. Tamuno, CEO of Abuja Investments Company Limited, emphasised the summit’s goal to foster networking and innovation.
Optimising Partnerships
The inaugural Business and Investment Summit was themed “Optimising Investment Through Partnership,” and successfully highlighted Nigeria’s economic future.
Chukwuma Soludo, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and current governor of Anambra State, asserted that Nigeria’s future must be secured through sustainable investments.
In addition, Soludo emphasised that Nigeria has the potential to lead in the global economy, stating, “investments don’t happen in a vacuum; they happen within a context.”
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He urged attendees to consider global megatrends shaping investment decisions, particularly noting that demographic shifts and urbanisation are crucial.
Moreover, he pointed to ageing populations in Europe and North America as significant opportunities for Nigeria, which has Africa’s largest and youngest population.
“This is our chance to supply labour and innovation,” he explained, adding, “while some European countries may be closing their borders, we are coming.”
In addition, Soludo outlined strategies to leverage sustainable investments, focusing on partnerships and developing human capital.
He called for immediate action, declaring, “if we get our acts together, Nigeria will not just participate in the 21st century but will lead it.”
Finally, Maureen P. Tamuno, managing director of Abuja Investments Company Limited, echoed this vision, noting the summit’s goal to promote investment opportunities and encourage innovative thinking.
As discussions unfolded, it was clear that Nigeria is ready to transform its potential into a leadership role in the global economy.
