President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed fresh investment initiatives from Qatari investors aimed at exploring Nigeria’s vast agricultural potential, reaffirming the country’s openness to strategic and mutually beneficial partnerships that support economic diversification and food security.
The President gave the assurance during high-level discussions with a delegation of Qatari investors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He described agriculture as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy and emphasized that his administration is fully committed to transforming the sector through foreign direct investment, innovation, and infrastructure development.
“Nigeria is ready and open for serious investors,” President Tinubu stated. “We have the land, we have the people, and now we are creating the right environment. With Qatar coming in as a partner, especially in agriculture, we see new possibilities to enhance our food production capacity, create jobs, and grow our economy.”
Qatar’s renewed interest in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape comes amid ongoing diplomatic and economic engagements between both countries aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The Qatari delegation expressed confidence in Nigeria’s long-term growth potential and outlined plans to assess investment opportunities in key agricultural value chains, including large-scale farming, processing, and export-oriented agribusiness.
President Tinubu also assured the investors of his administration’s commitment to policy consistency, transparency, and security to foster a stable business environment. He emphasized the importance of trust, cooperation, and long-term vision in building partnerships that can uplift millions of Nigerians from poverty and ensure food self-sufficiency.
The meeting is seen as a follow-up to earlier diplomatic engagements held in Doha, where President Tinubu extended invitations to Qatari investors to tap into Nigeria’s diversified economic sectors, including agriculture, energy, real estate, and telecommunications.
As Nigeria continues to reposition itself as a preferred investment destination in Africa, the Federal Government’s outreach to credible international partners like Qatar reflects a strategic shift toward unlocking the country’s full economic potential and boosting foreign capital inflow, especially in critical sectors that touch the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
