Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — Nigeria has pushed for deeper foreign investment inflows from Europe, as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, hosted a high-level Polish delegation, declaring that Nigeria’s economic reforms have opened “one of the most attractive markets in Africa” for global capital.
Receiving the team led by Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Africa, Wojciech Zajączkowski, Edun said the administration’s fiscal and monetary reforms were restoring stability, boosting investor confidence, and positioning Nigeria as a prime destination for Poland’s expanding global economic footprint.
“Nigeria’s economic outlook is strengthening because our reforms are working,” Edun said.
“This is the right time for Poland to scale up its investment footprint, whether in manufacturing, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, mining, or defence technology.”
Edun told the Polish officials that foreign businesses were already responding positively to stabilising macroeconomic indicators, noting that Nigeria was deliberately building an enabling environment for long-term capital.
“We encourage Poland to take full advantage of the opportunities in our economy. Investor confidence is rising, and the reforms are removing bottlenecks that previously held businesses back,” he added.
Deputy Foreign Minister Zajączkowski said Poland sees Nigeria not just as a trading partner but as its most strategic ally on the continent.
“Nigeria remains Poland’s top strategic partner in Africa,” he said.
“We commend the government’s ongoing reforms and we are ready to deepen cooperation; especially through private-sector partnerships, digital governance support, and expanded trade.”
He noted that with Nigeria’s market size and Poland’s growing technological and industrial capabilities, both countries stand to benefit from stronger bilateral trade corridors.
“There is significant potential for our companies to work together in energy, technology, and industrial development,” he emphasised.
Both sides agreed to fast-track technical engagements and unlock new areas of investment collaboration, especially in sectors where Poland’s industrial strengths can complement Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda.
