Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has described President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s “chief marketer,” saying the President remains committed to attracting investments into key sectors of the economy.
Oyedele spoke during the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda, where the President participated in a series of engagements aimed at securing investments in power, mining and port infrastructure.
In a video shared by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, Oyedele said discussions at the forum focused on mobilising capital for strategic sectors capable of driving economic growth.
“Mr President is never tired of marketing Nigeria. He’s the chief marketer for the country. We had several engagements and discussions, mostly focusing on economic opportunities and how we can mobilise more investment, particularly in the area of power,” he said.
He added that the discussions also explored opportunities in the mining sector and support for private businesses and entrepreneurs.
Oyedele noted that Nigeria had previously failed to adequately project its economic potential to the global investment community but said the current administration was changing that narrative through reforms and consistent engagement.
“We were not telling our stories as we should before now. By telling the story that is credible, and you’re not just saying what we can do, Mr President has the credentials to demonstrate what he has done and his commitment towards making those issues even more compelling going forward,” he stated.
On the sidelines of the summit, Tinubu also held bilateral talks with the President of Guinea, with both countries identifying iron ore development as a major area of collaboration.
Oyedele described the meeting as one between “big brother and younger brother,” adding that Tinubu commended the Guinean President for resisting pressure to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States.
According to him, both countries agreed that stronger cooperation would enhance development opportunities in areas such as mining and infrastructure.
“There’s a lot the two countries can do together in the area of development. Some of it is to do with iron ore. The partnership is that we are stronger together,” he said.
Reflecting on Nigeria’s participation at the forum, Oyedele said the country’s economic reforms had positioned it as a leading example on the continent.
He added that African leaders were now focusing more on implementation rather than rhetoric.
“The time for rhetoric is over. It’s now time for execution,” Oyedele said.
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