The event opened with remarks from His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice-President of Nigeria, and featured insights from key Ministers:

• Dr. Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
• Dr. Bosun Tijani – Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
• Dele Alake – Minister of Solid Mineral Development

They spoke on Nigeria’s reform momentum and the expanding frontiers for investment.

Wole Abu, Managing Director of Equinix West Africa, joined a panel discussion moderated by British Robinson, where he shared perspectives on investing in Nigeria’s Trade Infrastructure Corridor.

Highlighting the importance of the event’s focus on infrastructure and the digital economy, Margaret Olele, CEO of the American Business Council, noted:“These areas remain very important, especially as they align with the Commercial Investment Partnerships. The U.S. private sector, working with its counterparts and both governments, remains committed to ensuring the success of this initiative and looks forward to its positive outcomes.”