Tinubu's Economic Advisory Council Forges Strategic Partnership with Niger Delta Economic Summit to Attract Foreign Investment and Drive Regional Development.
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria's economic landscape and deepen foreign investment inflows, the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) and the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), under the leadership of Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, have forged a strategic partnership with the 2025 Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit. This collaboration is being hailed by stakeholders as a "major game-changer," as it brings unprecedented federal support and global investor attention to a region historically rich in resources but often grappling with developmental challenges. The partnership is a clear indication of the Tinubu administration's commitment to decentralizing economic growth and leveraging regional strengths to attract global capital.
The PEAC and PFIPC, key federal bodies with a mandate to drive coordinated investment strategies and stimulate national growth, are expected to play a catalytic role in shaping the summit's agenda. Their involvement is designed to ensure that discussions are not merely ceremonial but are directly linked to national policy and international investor interest. Ambassador Kenule Nwiya (Jnr), Founder of the Regional Economic and Investment Summit and Festivals, emphasized that the federal endorsement of the Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit (NDEIS) through PEAC/PFIPC's involvement is a "clear sign that the government is walking its talk on economic diversification and regional development."
Insiders suggest that with PEAC/PFIPC onboard, "doors previously shut to regional investment conversations are now open," unlocking strategic discussions with global investors, multilateral institutions, and regional stakeholders. This year's summit is specifically designed to address long-standing developmental gaps across the Niger Delta, with a sharp focus on sectors offering high returns and long-term sustainability. These include critical areas such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and the blue economy—sectors where the region holds vast untapped potential beyond its traditional oil and gas industry.
As Nigeria seeks to rebound from economic headwinds and reassert itself as a top investment destination in Africa, this partnership may be exactly the kind of high-impact alliance needed to chart a new growth trajectory for the country. The summit is expected to feature high-impact investment showcases, focused policy roundtables, and strategy sessions aimed at unlocking capital and catalyzing development. The hope is that this collaboration will not just end in dialogue but will translate into concrete deals, tangible development, and ultimately, a transformative narrative for the Niger Delta and the broader Nigerian economy.
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