The program will enhance the livelihoods of farmers, relocate cows to the hub, foster economic growth, and create over 50,000 employments, both directly and indirectly.
For the purpose of capitalizing on Abuja’s enormous investment potential, the Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL) is looking for creative partnerships amongst various stakeholders in the agriculture sector, professionals in renewable energy, and the federal government respectively. It comes after the first Abuja Business and Investment Summit (ABIS 2024).
While participating in the roundtable discussion, Maureen Tamuno, the group managing director of AICL, expressed her sincere gratitude to Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for his unflinching support and unshakable dedication to the process of reshaping Abuja’s economic landscape.
Additionally, she conveyed her gratitude to the sponsors, stakeholders, and participants who played a significant role in the accomplishment of the achievements of the programs.
As essential drivers of sustainable growth, job creation, and economic diversification in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), she underlined the significance of agriculture and renewable energy respectively.
Strengthening collaborations to improve food security, promote clean energy, and establish Abuja as Africa’s leading investment hub were the primary topics of discussion during the meeting.
When it comes to capitalizing on Abuja’s investment prospects, particularly in the fields of agriculture and renewable energy, Dr. Tamuno emphasized the need of collaborative efforts and the participation of many stakeholders.
According to Umma Abubakar, who is the coordinator of the FCT Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones Project, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has been successful in securing a loan of five million dollars in order to strengthen the project’s activities in Abuja.
She stated that it is anticipated that the program will enhance the livelihoods of farmers, relocate cows to the hub, foster economic growth, and create over 50,000 employment, both directly and indirectly.
Dr. Abiodun Akanbi, the chief investment officer of AICL, stated that the company is dedicated to supporting initiatives that aim to create economic growth and development in Abuja. He also stated that the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Project is in line with the company’s investment goals.