The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) is preparing to host over 15 African sovereign wealth funds and top global investment leaders at the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) 2025, which will hold in Abuja this June. The two-day event is aimed at strengthening investment partnerships that can drive large-scale development across Africa.
In a press statement released on Monday, 27th May 2025, by NSIA’s Head of Corporate Communications, Joyce Onyegbula, the Authority said the gathering will bring together key players in the finance and development sectors. These include chief executives of sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, government officials, and heads of development finance institutions from across the continent and beyond.
The theme for this year’s forum is “Leveraging African Sovereign Wealth Funds to Mobilise Global Capital for Transformative Development in Africa.” According to NSIA, the event will focus on how African countries can work together to attract global capital that will support major development goals in sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, technology, and energy.
Speaking on the importance of the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, said the forum is coming at a time when Africa needs to act boldly and in unity to face economic challenges and push for inclusive growth.
“This gathering comes at a pivotal moment that demands bold, coordinated action to deepen collaboration and unlock global capital for sustainable, large-scale, inclusive development in Africa,” Umar-Sadiq said. “By uniting our collective resources, African sovereign wealth funds can become a formidable catalyst for transformative growth, economic resilience, and long-term prosperity.”
The event will feature several important speakers, including Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole; President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Professor Benedict Oramah; and President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Samaila Zubairu. Liu Haoling of China Investment Corporation is also expected to speak, alongside other global investment leaders.
Also billed to speak is Obaid Amrane, Chair of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) and Chief Executive Officer of Morocco’s Ithmar Capital. He said ASIF is helping Africa to define its own development path through regional cooperation and international partnerships.
“ASIF is a powerful testament to Africa’s capacity to shape its own development narrative,” Amrane said. “By convening sovereign wealth funds and global investors, we are building the alliances needed to unlock transformational capital for an inclusive and sustainable future for the continent.”
The 2025 summit will feature fireside chats, panel sessions, and networking activities that will help deepen collaboration among African investment agencies and global institutions. The goal, according to NSIA, is to strengthen Africa’s presence in the global investment space and build long-term partnerships that will finance sustainable development projects.
The NSIA, which manages Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund, said it is fully committed to promoting investment-led growth in Nigeria and across the African continent. The forum is also expected to showcase Nigeria as a key investment destination and a leader in regional financial collaboration.
The Africa Sovereign Investors Forum was established to bring together African sovereign wealth funds to work on joint investment projects and to speak with one voice in global finance conversations. With over 15 sovereign wealth funds and numerous international partners expected in Abuja, this year’s edition could be one of the most significant gatherings yet for Africa’s development financing agenda.
