By Olokuta Rofiat
Peter Obi says Nigeria is still Africa’s strongest investment destination, citing its growing population, abundant natural resources and expanding talent base.
He made the remarks while speaking at the 4th Africa Day event organised by the Club des Entrepreneurs Monégasques en Afrique (CEMA), in Monaco.
Obi described Africa as the “continent of tomorrow,” noting that Nigeria sits at its centre.
He projected Nigeria’s population to reach 320 million by 2050, with about 200 million youths who, if properly empowered, could drive innovation and growth.
He stressed that Nigeria offers investors a vast consumer market, rich natural resources and an unmatched youth talent pool, but warned that poor governance threatens its prospects.
“You cannot attract sustainable foreign investment with poor leadership,” he said, urging reforms to stabilise the business environment.
Obi’s remarks served both as encouragement to investors and a call for government action to unlock the country’s full economic potential.
