Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka‑Anite, Honourable Minister of State for Finance of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, participated as a key member of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official delegation to the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, a premier global forum for sustainable development, climate action and investment collaboration. The summit convened heads of state, ministers, global investors, development institutions and private-sector leaders to advance practical solutions for inclusive growth and resilient economies.
During the week, Dr. Uzoka‑Anite held a series of high-impact meetings designed to strengthen strategic partnerships and attract sustainable investment into Nigeria. She engaged with executives from First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), discussing the bank’s planned expansion into Nigeria and exploring opportunities to deepen financial cooperation and trade finance solutions that support Nigeria’s priority sectors. This dialogue underscores Nigeria’s commitment to building credible international financial partnerships and facilitating access to long-term capital for development.
A central part of her agenda included a technical meeting with H.E. Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, where discussions focused on mobilising investment flows into Nigeria’s infrastructure, energy transition, agriculture and value-chain development. These engagements explored innovative investment structures that align private capital with national development priorities and enhance investor confidence.
Dr. Uzoka‑Anite also met with Dr. Tajeddine Seif, Honorary Special Adviser to the President of the UAE and Ambassador, highlighting shared interests in sustainable finance, technology exchange, and bilateral cooperation to support economic transformation. Both sides emphasised the importance of translating strong diplomatic relations into practical investment outcomes that create jobs, promote technology transfer and foster long-term economic value.
Throughout the summit, the Minister engaged with global leaders and stakeholders across thematic sessions on climate finance, resilient economic systems, and sustainable investment strategies. She articulated Nigeria’s reform agenda, emphasising robust policy frameworks, transparent asset management, and investor-friendly initiatives that create an enabling environment for private-sector participation and sustainable development.
Dr. Uzoka‑Anite used the platform to reinforce Nigeria’s vision for sustainable development, integrating economic resilience with climate action and inclusive growth. Her participation as part of the President’s delegation signals Nigeria’s proactive approach to global economic diplomacy and its determination to translate international engagement into domestic impact. Through these sustained collaborations, Nigeria continues to attract credible investment, strengthen economic resilience, and accelerate prosperity for its citizens.
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