Abuja: FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has urged investors to leverage Abuja’s stable policies, modern infrastructure, and safe, well-planned environment to expand their footprint in Africa.
A statement signed by Austine Elemue, Special Assistant (Media) to the FCT Minister of State, said Mahmoud made the call at the 2025 Nigeria-Hong Kong–China Business Summit in Hong Kong.
The minister noted that the business climate in Abuja has been made conducive to enterprise growth.
She further reaffirmed the FCT Administration’s commitment, under the leadership of Nyesom Wike, to fostering a business-friendly ecosystem that attracts investments in manufacturing, logistics, and innovation.
“Tapping Nigeria’s Potential: Strategies for Becoming a Leading Manufacturing and Industrial Hub of Africa.
“The Natural Resources Supply Chain,” Mahmoud underscored, is Nigeria’s ambitious pivot from a resource-dependent economy to one driven by production, exports, and value addition.
“Nigeria possesses abundant natural endowments, strategic geography, and a vibrant, entrepreneurial population.
“What is needed now are robust international partnerships to enhance technology transfer, infrastructure growth, and industrial integration along our natural resources supply chain.”
Mahmoud commended the summit’s organisers for crafting a unique platform that bridges continents by linking ideas, investors, policymakers, and innovators.
She also applauded the Nigeria of the Year Awards for recognising exemplary Nigerians who have championed excellence in business, governance, and innovation, inspiring confidence in Nigeria’s boundless potential.
