Finance minister and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, says the federal government’s foremost priority is fostering an enabling environment for global investors.

According to a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s director of information and public relations,
Mohammed Manga, Edun led Nigeria’s economic team to a high-level business roundtable hosted by Citi at its São Paulo headquarters.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil.

In his keynote address, Edun described Brazil as a “natural partner” for Nigeria.

He outlined President Tinubu’s economic reform agenda aimed at restoring fiscal sustainability, attracting private capital, and accelerating inclusive growth.

Edun also emphasized Nigeria’s vast market potential, youthful population, and the government’s focus on infrastructure development, energy transition, and technological innovation as critical drivers of long-term prosperity.

The delegation also featured the minister of industry, trade and investment, Jumoke Oduwole, and the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso.

They held discussions with Brazilian corporates, investors, and Citi executives on boosting bilateral investment flows and deepening South-South economic cooperation.

Manga noted that the business roundtable underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with Brazil while advancing President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda for economic transformation.