The Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Enoh, represented President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2024 Africa Investment Forum, held from December 4-6 at the Sofitel Jardin des Roses in Rabat, Morocco.
The event, held under the high patronage of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, attracted global leaders, investors, and policymakers to advance Africa’s development goals.
This year’s forum, themed “Leveraging Innovative Partnerships for Scale,” spotlighted transformative projects designed to drive socio-economic development across Africa.
A key highlight was the unveiling of Nigerian investment projects worth $13.6 billion during the Presidential Investment Board Room for Nigeria.
Notably, a $975 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Phase 2 project, spanning 28 Nigerian states, was presented as a major initiative for sustainable growth.
In his address, Enoh said Nigeria’s commitment to fostering innovative partnerships and sustainable development.
He reaffirmed the country’s dedication to boosting investment and driving economic growth, with an emphasis on delivering impactful projects that benefit millions of citizens.
The Africa Investment Forum, organized by the African Development Bank Group and its eight founding partners, is recognized as Africa’s premier investment marketplace.
The event serves as a critical platform for public-private partnerships, enabling financial collaborations that propel investments across the continent.
It attracted an influential group of stakeholders, including Heads of State, development finance leaders, and investors.
In addition to Minister Enoh, key figures such as Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the AfDB, participated in high-level discussions, emphasising Africa’s growing investment potential.
Enoh reiterated President Tinubu’s vision of Nigeria as a hub for investment opportunities and a leader in Africa’s socio-economic transformation.
The Africa Investment Forum continues to play a vital role in advancing structured investments and projects, crucial to Africa’s sustainable growth and development.
