The Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation, Ethiopis Tafara, will visit Nigeria from January 29 to February 4, 2026.

The visit forms part of IFC’s continued engagement to strengthen private sector development and investment-led growth in the country.

During the visit, Tafara will meet with senior government officials, private sector leaders, financial institutions, and development partners.

The discussions will focus on priorities for enhancing Nigeria’s investment climate, mobilising private capital, and expanding opportunities for inclusive and resilient economic growth.

Tafara will be accompanied by Dahlia Khalifa, IFC regional director for Nigeria and Central Africa, along with senior members of IFC’s regional and country leadership teams.

Their participation reflects IFC’s integrated approach across investment and advisory services, including financial institutions, infrastructure, agribusiness, manufacturing, and services.

The visit will feature a set of strategic engagements reflecting IFC’s priorities in Nigeria.

These engagements will span healthcare infrastructure, the creative and cultural economy, and public-private collaboration to strengthen the investment climate.

The activities underscore IFC’s continued focus on mobilising private capital, supporting enterprise growth, and advancing inclusive, investment-led economic development across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Nigeria is IFC’s second-largest exposure in Africa and among its 10 largest globally.

The institution maintains an active investment portfolio of $2.1 billion in the country.

IFC’s investments in Nigeria span key sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy.

There is a strong emphasis on local currency financing, climate finance, and SME development to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth.