President Tinubu’s recent address at the Nigeria-Netherlands Business and Investment Forum highlighted Nigeria’s burgeoning appeal as a top destination for global investors. His emphasis on transformative reforms and strategic collaborations underscored a compelling narrative of economic growth and prosperity.
Nigeria’s President Tinubu, during the Nigeria-Netherlands Business and Investment Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, emphasized the transformative impact of his administration’s reforms, positioning Nigeria as an attractive hub for foreign investors. He specifically pointed to key reforms such as the “cleaning up of the foreign exchange market,” the removal of fuel subsidies, and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s initiatives to facilitate the repatriation of foreign companies’ profits. These measures, he asserted, were pivotal in enhancing Nigeria’s allure for international investors.
In his address, President Tinubu urged Dutch entrepreneurs to capitalize on the burgeoning opportunities in Nigeria. He highlighted the potential for mutually beneficial economic partnerships, stressing the need for collaboration that prioritizes tangible gains for both nations’ citizens. This call to action was accompanied by a plea for innovative collaboration channels, including partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
President Tinubu articulated the vision of building bridges between Nigeria and the Netherlands, facilitating the seamless flow of goods, services, ideas, and people. He stressed that such collaborations must yield substantial benefits, driving economic growth, job creation, and improved living standards for citizens.
His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the need for creative and transformative partnerships that translate into verifiable gains for ordinary citizens. This holistic approach, as advocated by President Tinubu, aims to unlock new opportunities and foster prosperity for both nations.
President Tinubu’s statement encapsulated the forum’s overarching goal of advancing mutually beneficial partnerships while ensuring that these partnerships translate into tangible benefits for everyday citizens.
“It is on record that Nigeria and the Netherlands have established business ties for decades. There is every need to re-invigorate this relationship. This is a call for creativity on the part of all of us.
“Our countries possess unique strengths and resources. It is through collaboration that we can harness these strengths, unlock new opportunities, and drive economic development.
“Together, we have the potential to create synergies that will benefit our present and future generations. We must endeavour to replicate the success stories of various Dutch companies and enterprises by learning and sharing their experiences and approaches for the benefit of all.
“As the world braces for today’s economic challenges, which in many ways affect our two countries, a creative approach to the search for investment-minded solutions will prove to be the most viable path to the level of sustainable development that we all desire.
“In line with the above vision, I believe that we must endeavour to push this narrative into our daily business activities and to move toward industrial value addition, agribusiness, innovative technology, green energy, marine economic expansion, as well as solid mineral exploitation and processing.
“As we engage in discussions and negotiations today, let us do so with a spirit of openness, trust, and mutual respect. Let us listen to one another, learn from each other, and find common ground that will allow us to move forward together in pursuit of our shared prosperity.”
