Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, a diversified conglomerate focused on adding value in agriculture, manufacturing, and renewable energy, reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s economic transformation at the 2025 Infrastructure Dialogue in Abuja. The theme, “Financing Sustainable Energy and Agricultural Infrastructure for Economic Development” highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships and rural inclusion in addressing food security and energy access challenges.
Key stakeholders, including the minister for agriculture and food security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, represented by Mark Kelvin Olajire, stressed the need for innovative financing frameworks that combine government efforts with private sector involvement to tackle systemic issues within the energy and agriculture sectors. “To finance sustainable energy projects, we must complement government initiatives at all levels and explore innovative financing models to attract private investment,” Kyari stated.
Speaking for TGI Group, Director of Corporate Affairs Sadiq Kassim reiterated the group’s commitment to infrastructure development through co-financing models that foster sustainable and inclusive growth. “Development is more impactful when risks, resources, and responsibilities are shared,” Kassim noted. emphasising that collaborative financing accelerates inclusion, particularly in underserved rural areas.
Former Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna, who chaired the event, highlighted the need for consistent development planning: “What we need most is consistency in policy implementation. The solutions exist, but they require sustained commitment across political administrations and business cycles,” he remarked.
Dr Onuoha Nnachi, CEO of TTL Group, added that the dialogue’s focus on energy and agriculture is crucial for national development: “Increased power supply leads to industrialisation and economic growth. We must address food insecurity, which is influenced by climate change and external factors. Our goal is to present viable solutions to the government, emphasising that renewable energy cannot be achieved by the private sector alone.”
TGI Group’s approach to backward integration and local manufacturing emphasises shared value creation. By partnering with public and private stakeholders across its operations in agriculture, food processing, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, the group aims to de-risk investments, improve livelihoods, and advance national development goals. Through blended capital approaches like green bonds and public-private partnerships, TGI contributes significantly to Nigeria’s sustainable infrastructure and economic resilience vision.
