President Bola Tinubu to pitch Nigeria’s investment opportunities at the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda.
President Bola Tinubu will participate in the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali as part of efforts to position Nigeria as a major destination for continental and global investment.
The disclosure was made by Sunday Dare in a statement titled, “In Rwanda, Tinubu Pitches the Nigerian Business Case to the Rest of Africa.”
According to Dare, the Kigali forum represents one of the administration’s largest investor engagement platforms since Tinubu assumed office.
He said the President’s message to investors is that Nigeria remains one of the world’s most profitable investment destinations with strong opportunities for large-scale business growth and returns.
Dare noted that while global investment expectations often target returns between 20 and 25 per cent, Nigeria has historically delivered stronger outcomes due to its large population, rising consumer demand, and ongoing economic reforms.
He cited MTN Nigeria as an example, saying the telecommunications firm experienced rapid subscriber growth and profitability after entering the Nigerian market in 2001.
According to him, the company now generates trillions of naira annually and remains one of the most valuable firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange.
Dare also referenced MultiChoice Nigeria, operators of DStv, noting that Nigeria has become one of the company’s strongest commercial markets due to its growing urban population and expanding consumption levels.
The presidential aide said Nigeria would showcase its ongoing economic reforms as part of efforts to restore macroeconomic stability and attract sustainable investments.
Key reforms highlighted by the administration include fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate liberalisation, tax modernisation, infrastructure concessions, power sector reforms, gas commercialisation, and digital economy expansion.
Dare said the government recognises the need to clearly communicate reforms to investors seeking policy clarity, predictability, and long-term economic direction.
The Africa CEO Forum, scheduled for May 14 to May 15 in Kigali, is expected to attract more than 2,000 chief executives, investors, policymakers, financiers, sovereign wealth managers, and multinational business leaders.
Dare described the forum as a strategic platform for investment partnerships, policy discussions, and economic collaboration across Africa.
He added that Nigeria intends to ensure its economy remains central to conversations around Africa’s industrial growth and economic transformation.
Despite acknowledging short-term economic challenges linked to reforms, Dare said investors understand that periods of transition often create long-term business opportunities.
He noted that Nigeria’s youthful population, strategic location, natural resources, expanding technology ecosystem, and opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area position the country for sustained industrial and commercial growth.
According to Dare, Tinubu’s visit to Kigali forms part of Nigeria’s broader continental investment outreach strategy aimed at deepening regional economic cooperation and attracting foreign capital.
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