Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, has led Nigeria’s economic delegation to a high-level Business Roundtable hosted by Citi at its São Paulo headquarters, stressing that President Bola Tinubu’s priority is to foster an enabling environment for global investors.
The event took place on the sidelines of Tinubu’s state Visit to Brazil.
Speaking at the roundtable, Edun stressed: “Our priority is to foster an enabling environment where global investors and Nigerian enterprises can thrive together. Brazil is a natural partner in this journey.”
In his keynote, the minister set out President 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, the minister of industry, trade and investment and Olayemi Cardoso, the 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.
The Business Roundtable highlights Nigeria’s determination to deepen its partnership with Brazil while advancing President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for economic transformation.
