Nigeria has officially launched the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) Investment Platform, a groundbreaking initiative designed to catalyse large-scale investments across the African continent. Introduced during the 4th ASIF Annual Meeting in Abuja, the platform aims to enhance cross-border financing in critical sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Additionally, the platform seeks to attract both domestic and global investors by offering de-risked investment opportunities in long-term projects. It is structured to support blended finance mechanisms and foster collaboration between sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and private sector stakeholders.
At the core of this initiative is the goal to bridge Africa’s significant infrastructure financing gap—estimated in the tens of billions annually. By leveraging the collective resources of African sovereign wealth funds, the ASIF Investment Platform will mobilise capital and drive sustainable development through strategic public-private partnerships.
Speaking at the event, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, CEO of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), emphasised the potential of African capital to shape the continent’s economic future. He noted that sovereign funds must take a leadership role in financing projects that foster long-term growth and integration.
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With this launch, Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to driving inclusive development across Africa. The ASIF platform is expected to serve as a model for collaborative investment, positioning the continent as a destination for secure, profitable, and socially impactful financing.
