The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has urged global investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s emerging economic opportunities, emphasizing the country’s commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, and regional integration.
Speaking at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference in New York, Dr. Uzoka-Anite positioned Nigeria as a leading destination for long-term, value-driven investments across critical sectors.
She highlighted Nigeria’s active participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which she described as a game-changer for intra-African commerce. With phased tariff reductions on 90% of goods, AfCFTA will accelerate regional value chains and unlock investment flows across the continent.
“Nigeria is not asking for handouts. We are offering scale, talent, and reform-driven opportunities for serious investors ready to be part of Africa’s growth story,” she said.
The Minister noted that strategic sectors—including agriculture, energy, manufacturing, digital economy, infrastructure, mining, and healthcare—are open for transformative investment. She also spotlighted Nigeria’s fast-growing startup ecosystem, particularly in fintech, agritech, logistics, and edtech, as ripe for private sector collaboration.
She reaffirmed the Federal Government’s support for enterprise through ongoing regulatory reforms, infrastructure improvements, and funding mechanisms to unlock business potential.
“Our goal is a modern, inclusive economy. By investing in Nigeria, you’re investing in Africa’s future,” she added.
Dr. Uzoka-Anite’s message to the global financial community reflects Nigeria’s shift from aid dependency to innovation-led, investment-driven development, reinforcing its position as a strategic hub in Africa’s economic rise.
