Efforts are being taken to accelerate development projects across Nigeria by mobilising global investments worth about $50 billion.
This is being spearheaded by a company known as Woodhall Capital, founded by Mrs Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu.
To achieve this, the organisation is launching a multi-city investment roadshow, with planned stops in London, Dubai, and potentially Abu Dhabi, to unlock new financing opportunities.
Recently, it held a pre-investor forum at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where representatives from all 36 states of the federation engaged with global investors and development finance institutions (DFIs).
The event provided opportunity for the firm to showcase the vast investment potential across Nigeria and emphasise the critical role of African Direct Investments (ADIs) in fostering self-reliance and boosting investor confidence among indigenous stakeholders.
Over 400 participants participated, including senior officials from the Vice President’s office, banks, and investment groups, demonstrating a growing appetite for cross-border collaboration in trade and investment.
“When we invest in ourselves, we send a powerful message to the world about our confidence and capabilities.
“Africa is rich in talent and resources, and governments are increasingly open to strategic partnerships. This is the environment that encourages firms like ours to pursue global investment opportunities,” Mrs Hunponu-Wusu said.
She also disclosed plans by the organisation to visit state governments to know unlock areas that might be of interests to international investors. It is to specifically spotlight the unique investment potential of each state and drive inclusive economic growth across the country.
“We plan to visit all 36 states in Nigeria to assess opportunities and collaborate with state governments in presenting these prospects to international investors,” she said.
It was gathered that the company has designed a digital platform in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) known as Woodhall Africa Trade Gateway.
It is to facilitate intra-African trade, the platform serves as a marketplace for sourcing commodities within the continent—an African Amazon for trade.