Nigeria is willing to strengthen its economic ties with the international community, the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said.
In her keynote address titled: “GCC-Nigeria Partnership – Shaping New Growth Pathways”, at the Money20/20 Middle East Conference in Saudi Arabia, the minister noted that Nigeria’s participation has provided an opportunity to showcase the country’s fintech and investment opportunities, attract foreign direct investors, and promote economic cooperation.
Uzoka-Anite added: “Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria is building a rules-based financial system that enables innovation while safeguarding stability.
“Our engagements in Riyadh advanced concrete partnerships across capital markets, trade, and technology.”
During the conference, Uzoka-Anite participated in a fireside chat on balancing innovation with financial stability and held bilateral meetings with senior Saudi officials.
The Director of Information and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga, said in a press release today: “These meetings advanced concrete partnerships across capital markets, trade, and technology, with agreements to progress work in areas such as capital markets cooperation and trade and investment facilitation.
“The outcomes of this visit underscore the commitment of both nations to deepen economic cooperation and unlock new opportunities for growth and development.
“With these developments, Nigeria is poised to attract significant foreign investment, leverage cutting-edge technology, and further cement its position as a key player in the global economy.”
