Describes Nigeria as Africa’s Anchor State
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reaffirmed the country’s strategic position as an anchor state in Africa.
He therefore calls on the United States to deepen its engagement on the continent through stronger partnerships with Nigeria.
Tuggar made the call at a high-level investment roundtable organized by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The forum was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and senior executives of top U.S. firms.
Highlighting opportunities across priority sectors such as energy, agriculture, technology, and finance, Tuggar stressed that Nigeria’s size, resources, and leadership role make it the natural hub for U.S. investment in Africa.
“With our vast population, abundant resources, and continental scale, Nigeria is a natural destination for U.S. business partnerships,” Tuggar said. “Such collaboration will reduce costs, provide access to a skilled talent pool, and help integrate millions of informal businesses into the formal economy.”
He added that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria is pursuing economic diplomacy and reforms designed to attract investment, improve the ease of doing business, and ensure that global partnerships yield tangible benefits for citizens.
Tuggar emphasized that Nigeria’s demographic advantage and continental influence reinforce its role as Africa’s premier gateway for global investors seeking growth and long-term impact
