Abuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2025
Renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Femi Otedola, has expressed confidence in the Federal Government’s economic reforms, following a strategic meeting with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, in Abuja.
The high-level meeting, which also had in attendance the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, centered on strategies to expand private sector investment in line with Nigeria’s renewed economic agenda.
Mr. Otedola lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for initiating bold fiscal reforms and promoting regulatory clarity, which he said were restoring investor confidence and creating a level playing field for enterprises.
“Nigeria is on the path to economic renewal, and the private sector has a key role to play in this journey,” Otedola stated. “We are ready to deepen our commitments across critical sectors that will drive inclusive growth and enhance national competitiveness.”
In his remarks, Minister Edun reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to building a resilient and business-friendly economy. He noted that ongoing policy measures are geared towards unlocking private capital, boosting productivity, and generating jobs.
“Our government is focused on enabling the private sector to thrive,” Edun said. “We are creating the right conditions for sustainable investment and long-term economic transformation.”
The meeting is part of broader efforts by the Tinubu administration to strengthen public-private collaboration and align investment priorities with national development goals.
Observers see the engagement as a positive signal of growing synergy between government and influential business leaders as Nigeria pursues an ambitious recovery and growth strategy.
