President Bola Tinubu on Monday, September 29, 2025, met with two of Nigeria’s foremost global business leaders, Bayo Ogunlesi of Global Infrastructure Partners & BlackRock and Hakeem Belo-Osagie of Metis Capital, stressing that the country is ready to partner with credible global investors to secure energy independence and deliver modern infrastructure.
The meetings, which took place at the President’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos State are part of President Tinubu’s ongoing drive to attract vital investment into the energy and infrastructure sectors, which are core components of his ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’.
Following the separate engagements, President Tinubu shared key takeaways on his verified X handle, @officialABAT.
“We agreed on the urgency of unlocking large-scale investments in upstream oil & gas and critical infrastructure to drive Nigeria’s long-term growth,” the President wrote, noting that such partnerships were essential to transforming the nation’s economic trajectory. He specifically emphasized the value of partnering with Nigerians in the diaspora and “sons of the soil.”
President Tinubu also affirmed that his administration’s economic reforms are actively reshaping the investment climate.
“Our administration’s reforms are creating a better enabling environment whilst opening new frontiers for sustainable financing, global capital, and transformative projects,” he stated. “We are determined to make Nigeria Africa’s premier investment destination.”
The President’s push for investment comes as his administration seeks to stabilize the economy and deliver modern infrastructure to power prosperity across Africa.
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