By Stanley Onyekwere
The FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has called on investors to leverage the numerous opportunities in the FCT to drive sustainable growth and development.
Wike made this call at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Abuja Business and Investment Summit held at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.
Represented by the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, Wike used the forum to assure participants that the current leadership of the FCT Administration remains resolute in ensuring that Abuja is not just the capital of Nigeria, but a beacon of sustainable development for the continent.
He highlighted the critical moment Nigeria faces as it advances under the Renewed Hope Agenda championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, focusing on inclusive growth, infrastructure revitalization, and job creation.
While commenting on the summit’s theme, “Empowering Sustainable Growth: Unlocking Potentials in Emerging Markets”, Wike said it aligns with the FCT Administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for business and investment.
He emphasized the importance of infrastructure as a foundation for industrialization and economic development, detailing ongoing efforts to enhance road networks that connect satellite towns, area councils, and rural communities to the city center.
Wike, therefore, commended the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) for organizing a pivotal event aimed at fostering strategic partnerships for the economic growth of the FCT.
He also stressed the FCT Administration’s openness to new ideas and solutions, welcoming forums like this summit to showcase investment opportunities and engage emerging markets.
According to the minister, “FCT Administration remains steadfast in building a sustainable, flourishing capital city and enhancing Nigeria’s position on the continental and global stage.”
Earlier, the Group Managing Director/CEO Abuja Investments Company Limited, Ambassador Maureen Tanuno, said the Expo aligns perfectly with the vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda that continues to strengthen investors confidence, stabilize the micro-economy,and to stimulate sustainable growth.
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