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Norfund Drives Sustainable Economic Growth, Footprint In Nigeria

by Leadership News
2 years ago
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The Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries, Norfund, stated its intention to increase investments in Nigeria and the West African region with the aim of driving development through investments in the private sector and creating jobs.

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The Fund recently organised its first stakeholder event in Nigeria which hosted key players across multiple industries in the private sector to provide an update on its activities in Nigeria and West Africa.

Business counsellor, Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja, Eivind Fjeldstad who represented the Ambassador of Norway to Nigeria, Knut Lein said: “ the firm is set to become the world’s third most populated country, Nigeria is Norway’s most important market on the African continent as we believe that there is a huge opportunity for growth in Nigerian industries.

“We are impressed by the measures taken by the government to strengthen the startup community especially, as underlined by The Startup Act signed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in October.

“Moreover, Norway is in the process of updating its African strategy and I am proud that the Norway-Nigeria relations reflect this with business and investments taking centre stage. We thank Norfund for its role in strengthening Nigerian-Norway relations in the most meaningful way.”

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The executive vice-president, Scalable Enterprises, Norfund, Ellen Rasmussen said: “at the core of Norfund’s operations is the mission to create jobs, improve lives, and invest in sustainable businesses. Operating within the framework of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which we are a part of, we are able to set our strategy, make investment decisions, and remain agile whilst adapting to market opportunities. Africa is the most important region for Norfund.”

She added that, “a minimum of 50 per cent of investments we commit to are on the continent because it is the market of the future. We not only support the companies we invest in but also nurture the entire ecosystem as its collective strength will enable us to aid Nigeria in sustainable growth.

“Nigeria is of key importance to Norfund due to its strategic geographical placement, young and vibrant population, and its ever-growing economy. Norfund is here to contribute to realising this growth potential.”

Regional director for West Africa for Norfund, Naana Fynn, highlighted, “Norfund looks to add value outside of its provision of investment capital in many ways, including supporting companies to institutionalize by developing on the governance, risk management and systems and processes fronts; by supporting companies in the realization of their strategic plans and by providing businesses with technical assistance.”

Owned and funded by the Norwegian government, Norfund is the government’s most important instrument for strengthening the private sector in developing countries, by providing capital through its investments, whilst creating jobs and improving lives.

The fund, which was established by the Norwegian Parliament in 1997, and with a total investment portfolio of $3.1 billion, Norfund focuses on sub-Saharan Africa alongside South-East Asia and Central America. 

 


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