Nasarawa Investment Summit 2024: Building a Stronger Economy through Strategic Investments

The Nasarawa Investment Summit which took place from 15th -16th May,2024 served as a critical platform for driving investment into one of Nigeria’s most promising states. As part of this important event, Nexim Bank took an active role in facilitating discussions on how to attract both local and foreign investments to Nasarawa. The summit brought together key stakeholders, including government representatives, business leaders, and investors with focus on creating opportunities for economic growth in the state.

Nasarawa state is rich in natural resources and has a strong agricultural foundation, but there is a growing focus on diversifying the state’s economy to include more industrialization and infrastructure development. As critical stakeholders, Nexim Bank highlighted the importance of financing these sectors, particularly the agro-processing, manufacturing, and solid minerals with focus on creating sustainable, long-term growth. Also, High level discussions were held with industry experts on how to stimulate and grow investments in these sectors in order to attract to job creation, skills development, and increased export capacity, all of which are crucial for Nasarawa’s economic transformation.

The summit also provided an opportunity to explore on how public-private partnerships could help stimulate growth. As a key player in the state’s investment ecosystem, Nexim Bank showcased how our tailored financing solutions can support businesses looking to expand or develop new projects. From providing capital to assisting in market access, Nexim Bank expressed its commitment towards helping Nasarawa leverage its assets for real and measurable economic outcomes.