From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is set to host the fourth edition of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) in Abuja in June.
The annual meeting is expected to convene sovereign wealth funds, global institutional investors, development finance institutions, top executives, and investment experts to explore strategies for advancing sustainable development and economic transformation across the continent.
This year’s forum is themed “Leveraging African Sovereign Wealth Funds to Mobilise Global Capital for Transformative Development in Africa.”
Discussions will focus on how African sovereign wealth funds can unlock both regional and international capital to foster inclusive growth. The two-day event will feature high-level panels, fireside chats, and networking sessions covering priority sectors including infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Some of the confirmed speakers include Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Chief Wale Edun; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; Chair of ASIF and CEO of Ithmar Capital, Obaid Amrane; President of the Africa Finance Corporation, Samaila Zubairu; President of Afreximbank, Prof. Benedict Oramah; renowned Pan-Africanist, Prof. Patrick Lumumba; Vice Chair of China Investment Corporation, Liu Haoling; and several other global investment leaders.
NSIA’s Managing Director and CEO, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, said the gathering comes at a crucial time for Africa.
“NSIA is honoured to host sovereign wealth funds from across the continent to the 4th Annual Meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum in Abuja. This gathering comes at a pivotal moment that demands bold, coordinated action to deepen collaboration and unlock global capital for sustainable, large-scale, inclusive development in Africa. By uniting our collective resources, African sovereign wealth funds can becomea formidable catalyst for transformative growth, economic resilience and long-term prosperity,” Umar-Sadiq said.
Chair of ASIF, Obaid Amrane, added that the forum reflects Africa’s growing influence in shaping its own economic future.
“ASIF is a powerful testament to Africa’s capacity to shape its own development narrative. By convening sovereign wealth funds and global investors, we are building the alliances needed to unlock transformational capital for an inclusive and sustainable future for the continent. As we convene for this fourth edition of ASIF, we will mark a significant milestone in a journey that has steadily gained momentum since its launch,” he said.
Founded as a collaborative platform, ASIF aims to strengthen institutional cooperation among African sovereign investors and accelerate capital mobilisation for the continent’s benefit. Members include sovereign funds from Nigeria, Rwanda, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Ethiopia, Senegal, and several other African nations.
NSIA, established under the Nigeria Sovereign Wealth Act (2011), manages the country’s sovereign wealth through three key funds, the Stabilization Fund, Future Generations Fund, and Nigeria Infrastructure Fund, targeted at building national savings, infrastructure, and economic resilience.