Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun has commended Lotus Capital’s leadership in promoting non-interest finance in Nigeria, emphasising that collaboration between the public and private sectors will be essential to mobilising sustainable, long-term capital for national development.
The Minister gave the commendation in his office in Abuja when he received a high-level delegation from Lotus Capital Limited, led by its Managing Director Mrs. Hajara Adeola
The meeting explored ways of expanding Nigeria’s non-interest finance sector as a driver of inclusive economic growth.
Discussions further centred on how initiatives such as a Non-Interest Real Estate Investment Fund and a regular sovereign sukuk issuance programme could attract ethical investment into critical infrastructure, boost market liquidity, and widen access to finance for under-served communities.
The meeting underscores the Ministry’s commitment to exploring innovative financing solutions for Nigeria’s economic growth and development, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in driving progress in the non-interest finance sector.
