The Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the Federal Government is prioritising the creation of a conducive environment for global investors.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the ministry, Mohammed Manga, Edun made the remarks while leading Nigeria’s economic delegation at a high-level business roundtable hosted by Citi in São Paulo, Brazil.
The event, hosted by Citi at its São Paulo headquarters, took place on the sidelines of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil.
In his keynote address, Edun identified Brazil as a ‘natural’ partner of Nigeria.
The minister also set out Tinubu’s economic reform agenda to restore fiscal sustainability, unlock private capital, and fast-track inclusive growth.
He highlighted Nigeria’s vast market potential, demographic dividend, and the government’s commitment to infrastructure, energy transition, and technological innovation as key drivers of long-term prosperity.
The delegation also included Jumoke Oduwole, minister of industry, trade, and investment, and Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Together, they engaged Brazilian corporates, investors, and Citi leadership on strengthening bilateral investment flows and south-south economic cooperation.
Manga said the business roundtable highlights Nigeria’s determination to deepen its partnership with Brazil while also advancing Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda for economic transformation.
