President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared Nigeria the ideal investment destination for Qatar during a meeting with Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and special envoy of the Amir.
The discussions, held in Abuja on Friday, May 10, 2025, focused on deepening bilateral ties, particularly in agriculture, petrochemicals, and peacebuilding. Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strategic global partnerships, citing progress from his 2024 state visit to Qatar.
“We are ready to strengthen brotherly relations and fulfill all agreements,” Tinubu stated, directing the Ministers of Budget, Foreign Affairs, and Information to ensure swift implementation. He highlighted Nigeria’s economic reforms, including tax system overhauls, as proof of an investor-friendly environment.
Qatar’s Investment Push:
A high-level Qatari business delegation will visit Nigeria soon.
Qatari firms plan to expand into Nigeria’s agriculture and energy sectors.
The Gulf nation sees Nigeria as a strategic African partner.
Dr. Al-Khulaifi conveyed the Amir’s enthusiasm, stating, “Our collaboration goes beyond governments—it includes our people. There’s significant room to do more.” He also praised Nigeria’s role in regional stability, aligning with Qatar’s global peacebuilding efforts.
Tinubu drew parallels between both nations’ challenges: “Like Qatar, we combat terrorism while supporting development.” He invited Qatari investors to leverage Nigeria’s vast agricultural potential, emphasizing food security as a priority sector.
This meeting signals strengthened Nigeria-Qatar relations, with potential job creation and technology transfer benefits for Nigerians.
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