At the Africa Investment Forum 2024 in Rabat, Morocco, Senator John Owan Enoh, Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, reaffirmed Nigeria’s pivotal role in driving Africa’s socio-economic transformation.
Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Enoh highlighted Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to fostering sustainable development, attracting investment, and forging innovative partnerships that will fuel the continent’s growth.
This year’s forum, themed “Leveraging Innovative Partnerships for Scale,” served as a platform to showcase transformative projects aimed at accelerating socio-economic development across the continent.
A major highlight was the Presidential Investment Board Room for Nigeria, where investment projects worth $13.6 billion were unveiled, including a $975 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Phase 2 project, spanning 28 states of Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and innovative partnerships. Nigeria remains resolute in its efforts to drive investment and economic growth, ensuring that transformative projects deliver lasting impacts for millions of citizens.
Organized by the African Development Bank Group and its eight founding partners, the Africa Investment Forum is recognized as the continent’s premier investment marketplace.
It offers a unique platform for public-private partnerships and financial collaborations, enabling impactful deals to reach financial closure.
This year’s event brought together an influential group of stakeholders, including Heads of State, leaders of development finance institutions, investors, and policymakers, to discuss Africa’s investment potential.
