Leading corporate and investment banking group, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), has concluded a series of high-level engagements in Abuja as part of its West Africa investor roadshow, spotlighting Nigeria’s investment climate and macroeconomic reforms.
According to a statement from the bank, the engagements brought together institutional investors, asset managers, and key government stakeholders to discuss pressing economic matters including foreign exchange stability, debt management, and policies aimed at attracting foreign direct investment into Nigeria.
The meetings are part of RMB’s broader mission to provide a platform for international investors to gain direct insight into the Nigerian economy and foster transparency between government and capital markets.
A major highlight of the roadshow was an exclusive roundtable session with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, where discussions centred on Nigeria’s current fiscal direction, structural reforms, and outlook for the business environment.
Mr. Edun reportedly reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to economic transformation, stressing the administration’s focus on restoring investor confidence through transparent policymaking, improved fiscal discipline, and exchange rate reforms.
RMB Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ajayi, described the roadshow as a “crucial bridge” connecting investors with actionable policy insights. He highlighted the importance of investor confidence in unlocking growth opportunities and improving capital inflows into the Nigerian economy.
The RMB delegation included key executives such as Eyitope Owolabi, Regional Lead for Institutional Client Group, and Samantha Singh-Jami, Research Lead for Broader Africa. They were joined by top international investors including:
- Ron Raychaudhuri, Senior Portfolio Manager at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- Jakob Christensen, Fixed Income Strategist at Bank Invest
- Matthew Greenman, EM Sovereign Credit Analyst at Thrivent
- Candy Van Der Walt, Senior Country Risk Analyst at Sanlam
These delegates expressed strong interest in Nigeria’s policy trajectory and indicated willingness to explore future investment opportunities, according to RMB.
RMB Nigeria, a member of the FirstRand Group, provides advisory, funding, trading, and principal investing services across strategic sectors of the economy. The firm reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating cross-border investments and offering innovative financial solutions that align with Nigeria’s development priorities.
