President Bola Tinubu’s packed schedule of bilateral meetings at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali is indicative of Nigeria’s rising appeal to global investors, presidential spokesman Sunday Dare has said.
Dare who is Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication in an interview said the outcomes of the Presisent’s diplomatic engagements promise a wave of jobs, infrastructure projects, and economic ripple effects for ordinary Nigerians.
He detailed the President’s engagements, which kicked off with a plenary, featuring speeches from the International Finance Corp.‘s Managing Director, Bank of Africa leaders, and Rwanda’s president.
“Our President participated fully,” Dare said, before diving into targeted talks on Nigeria’s pressing needs.
Dare disclosed that President Tinubu held a session with IFC leadership, zeroing in on energy, housing, transportation, and infrastructure
The IFC, he noted is already active in Nigeria, and has pledged a follow-up mission to pinpoint support in power and other critical sectors.
“When these investments materialize—and they will—there will be employment opportunities, taxes paid, factories operating, and broader economic activities,” Dare emphasized.
NewsQuest reports that for Nigerians grappling with blackouts and urban congestion, this translates to reliable electricity, new homes, and smoother commutes.
President Tinubu also locked in commitments from APM Terminals, the ports giant with operations in Nigeria through 2031.
Dare said the firm announced plans to pump another $600 million into port expansions—a boon for Lagos dockworkers, exporters, and the supply chain that feeds millions.
Solid minerals drew interest from investors with a decade of experience in Guinea, eyeing an “integrated approach” blending mining, infrastructure, and related industries.
The presidential aide also said that Nigerians in resource-rich northern states stand to gain from new mines, roads, and processing plants, curbing youth unemployment and boosting local revenues.
Dare said the President’s diplomatic engagement also came with Guinea’s president, opening doors to partnerships in metals and minerals.
“Guinea has a lot of potential,” Dare noted.
According to him. President Tinubu extended advice and accepted an invitation for a forthcoming visit, setting up bi-national commissions to push out memorandums of understanding.
While deals take time to implement, Dare stressed the momentum that “Nigeria is receiving serious attention.
Investors…now have confidence in the Nigerian economy and see stability returning” thanks to President Tinubu’s reforms, the presidential aide added.
Dare also credited President Tinubu’s hands-on style—fueled by his corporate and governance background—for drawing investors’ interest.
“The President is personally engaging with investors and asking critical questions,” Dare added, noting that bi-national panels in the works, Nigerians can expect concrete wins in the years ahead.
