Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning agriculture, manufacturing, and renewable energy, highlighted its strong commitment to Nigeria’s sustainable development at the 2025 Infrastructure Dialogue held in Abuja.
Themed “Financing Sustainable Energy and Agricultural Infrastructure for Economic Development,” the forum convened top stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to explore strategic pathways for closing infrastructure gaps in Nigeria’s energy and agriculture ecosystems.
Participating in the high-level dialogue, TGI Group advocated for a more integrated approach to development financing—one rooted in collaboration, rural inclusion, and long-term impact. Representing the company, Sadiq Kassim, Director of Corporate Affairs, emphasized the role of joint investments in building durable infrastructure and fostering inclusive growth.
“We believe development is more impactful when the risks, resources, and responsibilities are shared,” Kassim said. “When partners co-fund, we ensure dignity for beneficiaries while building structures that last.”
He added that such models help deepen inclusion, especially in underserved communities. “When we co-invest with governments or development partners, we’re not just funding projects—we’re building local capacity, reducing dependencies on aid, and embedding economic value within communities. Our outgrower schemes, rural aggregation hubs, and energy-efficient processing centers are examples of how joint investment can unlock scalable impact,” Kassim explained.
The forum also featured remarks from Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, represented by Mark Kelvin Olajire.
Kyari called for innovative, blended financing strategies to close critical funding gaps and unlock value chains.
“To finance sustainable energy projects, we must seek to complement what the government at all levels are doing.
Thus, we need to explore innovative financing models that can attract private sector investment,” he noted.
Chairing the event, former Governor of Adamawa State, Boni Haruna, stressed the need for policy continuity, saying, “What we need most is consistency in policy implementation. The solutions exist, but they require sustained commitment across political administrations and business cycles.”
Also speaking, Dr. Onuoha Nnachi, CEO of TTL Group and convener of the forum, highlighted the urgency of addressing Nigeria’s twin challenges of power and food insecurity.
“The more power supply and energy available in the country, the more the country gets industrialized, which leads to economic growth,” Nnachi said. “And globally, food insecurity has been around, attributed to climate change and some external forces. So, we decided to dive into this topic to proffer solutions. At the end of the day, we will try to pass the outcomes to the government, which is always our objective. We are also using the opportunity to inform the government that renewable energy solutions cannot be achieved by the private sector alone.”
TGI’s development model—rooted in backward integration, local manufacturing, and shared value creation—continues to demonstrate how public-private synergies can drive inclusive progress. Across its sectors, including food processing, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, the Group works closely with government agencies, investors, and development partners to de-risk investments, improve livelihoods, and support national transformation.
By championing blended finance mechanisms such as green bonds, public-private partnerships, and development-linked financing, TGI Group is helping to deliver Nigeria’s vision of a more resilient and self-sufficient economy.