Abuja Investments Company Hosts Fifth Roundtable

The Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL) has hosted its fifth post-summit roundtable at its headquarters in Abuja.

Group managing director/CEO of AICL, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, applauded the minister for FCT Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his unwavering support and commitment to advancing the vision of FCT as a leading investment destination. She also underscored the importance of partnerships in achieving the vision of positioning Abuja as the premier gateway to investment in Nigeria.

She said, “This roundtable is in response to the overwhelming feedback and demand of our previous sessions,” she noted. “Today’s meeting bridges a gap between our development partners and financial institutions—key players in unlocking the FCT’s economic potential.”

Ambassador Tamuno reiterated AICL’s role as an enabler of business and a responsive organisation, committed to facilitating impactful engagements.

“A tree cannot build a forest,” she remarked. “We must continue to build trust, remove barriers, and work collaboratively to achieve our mission.”

She also announced two flagship events spearheaded by AICL to promote global investment in Nigeria which include, The Abuja International Investment Forum – Europe Edition, scheduled for June 19, 2025, in London, themed “Exploring Investment Opportunities in Africa’s Gateway – Nigeria.” The forum will host 200 participants, consisting mainly of international investors seeking opportunities in Africa, with limited participation slots for Nigerian delegates.

Speaking at the roundtable, executive director of the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund, Sani Yakubu, highlighted Abuja’s dynamic real estate landscape, describing the city as one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative construction zones in Africa.