Nigeria has once again taken centre stage on the global investment scene as it showcased strong leadership and economic potential at the USAfrica Business Week (UBW2025), held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York.
The high-profile forum, recognised as a premier United States–Africa trade and investment platform, brought together over 1,000 leaders from government, business, and the African diaspora. Nigeria’s robust delegation, comprising state governors, ministers, and entrepreneurs, highlighted the country’s growing influence in shaping Africa’s trade and investment future.
Prominent Nigerian delegates included Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, Minister of State for the FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, and Mrs. Ngozi Oyewole, Founder of NOXIE Ltd and Chairperson of the Wood Products & Furniture Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).
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They joined global dignitaries such as Hon. Reta Jo Lewis, former President and Chair of the U.S. Export-Import Bank; Congresswoman Jennifer McCormick; and H.E. Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Speaking on Nigeria’s strong showing, Gbenga Omotayo, Founder and Convener of USAfrica Business Week, said the country’s delegation exemplified renewed investor confidence.
“UBW2025 reinforced Nigeria’s role as a driver of Africa’s trade and investment future. From agribusiness and solid minerals to infrastructure and diaspora capital, Nigeria is open for global partnerships,” Omotayo said.
At the Governors’ Spotlight Session, Plateau and Zamfara showcased their investment opportunities in agribusiness, solid minerals, and renewable energy, while the FCT Urban Development Dialogue featured discussions on diaspora-funded infrastructure and smart city initiatives.
“Nigeria is not waiting for aid; we are ready for investment,” Governor Mutfwang declared, emphasizing Plateau State’s vast mineral potential.
“Our mission is to turn Zamfara into a hub for responsible mining and agribusiness,” added Governor Lawal.
The event’s Critical Minerals Roundtable attracted U.S. investors keen on ethical mining partnerships, while the Diaspora Market Day featured more than 80 African SMEs — including several Nigerian brands — connecting directly with American buyers.
According to organisers, the outcomes were tangible: Nigerian SMEs secured new export deals, state governments initiated follow-up talks with U.S. firms, and the FCT Ministry began exploring diaspora-driven urban projects.
Omotayo noted that UBW2025 “strengthened Nigeria’s visibility as the gateway to U.S.–Africa trade partnerships,” affirming the country’s renewed position as an emerging powerhouse for sustainable investment in Africa.
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