NSIA Set to Host Fourth Annual Africa Sovereign Investors Forum

By Oluwakemi Kindness

The The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority is set to to host the fourth annual meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF 2025) in Abuja, Nigeria.

The forum will spotlight the pivotal role of sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors in mobilizing regional and international capital to drive inclusive growth and transformation across the African continent.

This high-level convening themed “Leveraging African Sovereign Wealth Funds to Mobilise Global Capital for Transformative Development in Africa,” will bring together sovereign wealth funds, global institutional investors, development finance institutions, C-suite executives, thought leaders, and sector experts from across the investment landscape to foster strategic partnerships that align with a shared commitment to Africa’s sustainable development and economic transformation.

Speaking in a statement ahead of the event, Managing Director and CEO of NSIA, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, states that 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.

The statement by the NSIA Press Contact, Joyce A. Onyegbula, says by uniting our collective resources, African sovereign wealth funds can become a formidable catalyst for transformative growth, economic resilience and long-term prosperity.”

Additionally, Chair of ASIF, Obaid Amrane, adds that “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.”

Confirmed speakers for the two-day event scheduled for 16th to 17th June 2025, includes among other distinguished leaders: Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Wale Edun, OFR, Minister of Industry, Trade & Investments, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Obaid Amrane, Chair, International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF); Chair, Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF); and CEO, Ithmar Capital, Samaila Zubairu.

Meanwhile, as the host of this pivotal meeting, NSIA reaffirms its commitment to championing strategic investments and high-impact partnerships that reshape Africa’s socio-economic narrative.