By Progress Godfrey

ABUJA — Nigeria has intensified its push for foreign capital, using the UK–Nigeria Trade and Investment Mission in Abuja to signal a reform-driven economy ready to attract and retain investors.

The two-day engagement brought together public and private sector players, with a focus on converting bilateral discussions into concrete, bankable deals that can accelerate inflows and deepen economic ties between both countries.

In a statement by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) on Wednesday, the Commission said it hosted the mission in partnership with DMA Invest and the UK Department of Trade, alongside participation from the British High Commission and key industry stakeholders.

Executive Secretary and CEO of NIPC, Aisha Rimi, said, “This Mission is not just about conversations—it is about conversion. Our priority is to ensure that strategic engagements lead to real projects and partnerships that create real impact on Nigeria’s economy.”

She said the mission delivered “a clear and confident message to potential investors that Nigeria is open for business, reform-driven, and ready to compete.”

According to her, engagements spanning ministerial roundtables, sector-specific sessions, and targeted Business-to-Government and Business-to-Business meetings moved beyond dialogue, identifying bankable investment opportunities across key sectors.

The NIPC further highlighted growing investor confidence, citing feedback from DMA Invest which described the Commission as “the best it has ever been,” reflecting ongoing institutional reforms, improved coordination, and a stronger investor-focused approach.