Woodhall Capital, in partnership with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on International Cooperation (OSSAP-IC), and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has organized a strategic Pre-Investor Forum at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
The event gathered African leaders, investors, and financiers to accelerate capital mobilisation for subnational governments and key infrastructure projects.
Themed “Facilitating Intra-African Trade: Unlocking the Potential of African Direct Investments (ADI) and Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) to Drive Trade and Sustainable Growth,” the forum emphasized the crucial role of Nigeria’s state governments in driving economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, led the session alongside NGF Chairman Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, represented by Professor Dauda Yinusa. Other participants included senior representatives from Afreximbank, the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), and the private sector.
Discussions focused on innovative financing frameworks, policy reforms, and public-private partnerships aimed at strengthening regional competitiveness and driving sustainable growth.
A key highlight was the signing of two major agreements between Woodhall Capital and Afreximbank:
The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) Contract, which upgrades Woodhall from a Market Maker Agreement to a Strategic Trade Corridor Partner.
A Creative Hub MoU under the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) initiative, designed to boost Africa’s creative economy and convert cultural assets into tradable investments.
The Abuja session also served as a prelude to the upcoming International Investors Forum set to hold in London, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, providing a platform for deeper collaboration between state authorities and global investors.
Woodhall Capital’s President, Mrs. Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to connecting subnational initiatives with sustainable funding. She noted that Africa’s economic future depends on empowering local governments and fostering strategic partnerships that support inclusive development.
Through this initiative, Woodhall Capital continues to strengthen its position as a catalyst for long-term financing, promoting collaboration between governments, financiers, and development partners to advance Africa’s trade and investment growth.
