By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Stakeholders from Nigeria’s public and private sectors gathered in London for the Nigeria–United Kingdom Investment Roundtable organised by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral trade relations, promoting foreign investment, and fostering sustainable economic cooperation between both countries.
Participants explored opportunities across key sectors including finance, infrastructure, and capital markets, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to improving its investment climate and attracting global partnerships.
The engagement also underscored the importance of collaboration between government institutions, international organisations, and the private sector in driving economic growth.
Representatives of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council reiterated their readiness to support initiatives that enhance trade links and investment flows between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The roundtable concluded with renewed optimism that continued dialogue and strategic partnerships would open new pathways for economic development and shared prosperity.
L – R: Chief Executive Officer, Central Securities Clearing System PLC (CSCS), Mr. Shehu Shantali; Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Bada Ambrose; GMD/CEO of Nigerian Exchange Group, Mr. Temi Popoola; Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Ms. Aisha Rimi; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy of Nigeria, Mr. Wale Edun; Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Lord Marland; and Country Chair – Nigeria, Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Olasupo Shasore SAN at the Nigerian-United Kingdom Investment Roundtable by NIPC in London on March 16, 2926.
