The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) is proactively aligning its investment promotion strategies with the economic agenda of the Tinubu Administration. With the United Nations projecting Nigeria’s population to reach nearly 400 million by 2050 and recognizing the challenges faced by the current administration, the task of driving the economy and attracting massive domestic and foreign investment has become urgent and crucial.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for economic transformation and positioning Nigeria as one of the world’s top 20 economies emphasizes the growth and enhancement of the private sector, supported by a conducive business environment. To achieve this, the government aims to implement practical measures involving legislative, regulatory, and policy reforms to remove obstacles hindering investment flow into the economy and maximize the benefits of both domestic and foreign investments.
The NIPC, as the agency responsible for coordinating private capital inflow into the economy, plays a critical role in realizing the administration’s economic agenda. The commission is focused on repositioning and realigning its strategies to support the implementation of the president’s vision. This includes building a solid foundation of knowledge, improving the investment climate, and providing advisory services to the federal government to enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness as an investment destination.
To demonstrate its readiness, the NIPC has conducted comprehensive training and capacity-building programs for its staff, equipping them with essential skills in investment facilitation, strategic planning, leadership, effective communication, and understanding the changing dynamics of foreign direct investment. The commission has also implemented certification processes for investment promotion professionals, showcasing its commitment to providing world-class services to investors and driving the administration’s economic agenda.
The NIPC is actively collaborating with other government agencies, state governments, the organized private sector, the diplomatic community, and the media to sensitize them about the investment opportunities in Nigeria and the efforts made by the administration to improve the investment climate. This collaborative approach aims to attract responsible, inclusive, balanced, and sustainable investments in line with best practices.
In line with the administration’s focus on ease of doing business, the NIPC has embraced digitalization and automation, particularly at the One-Stop Investment Centre (OSIC), through initiatives such as the Single Window Investors’ Portal (SWIP) and the Electronic OSIC (e-OSIC). These measures enhance the efficiency, transparency, and speed of services provided to investors, streamlining the facilitation and after-care processes.
The NIPC’s strategic stakeholder engagements include intensified collaboration with state governments to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) through initiatives such as the Book of States and the Nigeria Investment Certification Programme for States (NICPS). Additionally, the commission recognizes the importance of engaging with Nigerians in the diaspora, as they play a crucial role in attracting FDI to the country.
As the Tinubu-led Administration strives for a complete turnaround of Nigeria’s economy, the strategic role of the NIPC is paramount. Under the leadership of Hajja Gana Wakil, the commission is fully committed to contributing to the success of the administration’s economic agenda and ensuring that Nigeria becomes an attractive and competitive investment destination.
