Nigeria global investment drive NIPC gains momentum as Nigeria courts investors at UK–Nigeria Trade Mission to boost economic partnerships
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), led by Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Aisha Rimi,in Abuja, reaffirmed Nigeria’s ambition to become a leading destination for international capital as it advanced the Nigeria global investment drive NIPC strategy during the UK–Nigeria Trade and Investment Mission.
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The event, held from April 20 to 21, 2026, was organised in partnership with DMA Invest, the UK Department for Business and Trade, and the British High Commission, bringing together government officials, investors and private sector stakeholders for high-level economic engagements.
Aisha Rimi stated that Nigeria is open for business and increasingly competitive on the global stage, driven by ongoing reforms aimed at improving the investment climate and strengthening economic partnerships.
She emphasised that the mission was designed to go beyond dialogue and ensure that discussions translate into measurable investment outcomes that support national development priorities.
According to her, the engagement featured ministerial roundtables, sector-focused discussions, and structured Business-to-Government and Business-to-Business meetings, which helped identify viable and bankable investment opportunities across key sectors.
Rimi described the mission as a powerful platform for deepening Nigeria’s economic ties with the United Kingdom, adding that recent diplomatic and economic engagements between both countries must be fully harnessed to generate real investment inflows.
She noted that Nigeria’s large consumer base, youthful population and reform-driven economic agenda continue to enhance its attractiveness to global investors seeking expansion opportunities in Africa.
The NIPC chief further stressed the Commission’s commitment to improving coordination across investment processes, reducing bottlenecks, and ensuring a seamless experience for prospective investors entering the Nigerian market.
She added that sustained collaboration with international partners would be key to unlocking new capital inflows and driving sustainable economic growth across the country.
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Rimi reiterated that the Nigeria global investment drive NIPC initiative remains central to Nigeria’s broader economic strategy, positioning the country to compete more effectively for global capital while strengthening long-term bilateral partnerships.
