By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has urged Asian investors to leverage the stable policies, modern infrastructure, and the safe, well-planned environment in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to grow their investment in Africa.
The minister made this call while speaking at the 2025 Nigeria–Hong Kong–China Business Summit held at the Hong Kong International Conference Centre, as she noted that the business climate of Abuja remains conducive for enterprise growth.
Mahmoud further reaffirmed the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s commitment, under the leadership of Barrister Nyesom Wike, to fostering a business-friendly ecosystem that attracts investments in manufacturing, logistics, and innovation.
She commended the summit’s organizers for providing a unique platform that bridges continents by linking ideas, investors, policymakers, and innovators.
While highlighting the summit’s theme, “Tapping Nigeria’s Potential: Strategies for Becoming a Leading Manufacturing and Industrial Hub of Africa, The Natural Resources Supply Chain,” Mahmoud underscored Nigeria’s ambitious pivot from a resource-dependent economy towards one driven by production, exports, and value addition.
The minister stated,
“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.”
She also applauded the Nigeria of the Year Awards, for recognizing exemplary Nigerians who have championed excellence in business, governance, and innovation, inspiring confidence in Nigeria’s boundless potential.
The minister expressed hope that the engagements would yield tangible partnerships, strengthen Nigeria-Asia relations, catalyze industrial development, and promote sustainable prosperity.
