Woodhall Capital, led by its founder, Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, has unveiled plans to attract $50 billion in global investments to accelerate development projects across Nigeria.
In a recent interview, Hunponu-Wusu said the firm is ramping up efforts to mobilise international capital for key infrastructure and energy initiatives.
A major milestone in this effort was a pre-investor forum held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The forum brought together representatives from all 36 states, global investors, and development finance institutions (DFIs).
She said the company prioritised strategic partnerships to enhance Nigeria’s investment landscape. As part of this drive, Woodhall Capital is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Forum of State Investment Promotion Agencies (FoSIPAN) and the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
The MoU will strengthen both sub-sovereign and sovereign investment collaboration across the country.
Hunponu-Wusu disclosed that the firm was also launching a multi-city investment roadshow with stops in London, Dubai, and potentially Abu Dhabi, aimed at unlocking new financing opportunities for Nigerian projects.
“At the Abuja forum, we showcased the vast investment potential across Nigeria and emphasised the critical role of African Direct Investments (ADIs) in fostering self-reliance and boosting investor confidence among indigenous stakeholders,” she said.
Hunponu-Wusu commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for its proactive role in promoting indigenous firms and amplifying Nigeria’s investment narrative. She noted that Africa’s investment climate continues to improve under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, fostering confidence among investors and private sector players.
“Africa is rich in talent and resources, and governments are increasingly open to strategic partnerships. This environment encourages firms like ours to pursue global investment opportunities,” she said.
A major highlight of Woodhall Capital’s initiatives is the Woodhall Africa Trade Gateway, a digital platform developed in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
The platform is designed to boost intra-African trade by serving as a marketplace for sourcing commodities within the continent—an “African Amazon” for trade.
Hunponu-Wusu also called for greater gender inclusion, urging young African women to focus on value creation and personal development. “Recognition comes from genuine contributions, whether at home or in the workplace,” she advised.
She added that Woodhall Capital plans to visit all 36 Nigerian states to identify and present investment opportunities to international partners. The initiative, she said, will highlight each state’s unique potential and promote inclusive economic growth nationwide.
