Tamuno: Abuja good for investment, we’re ready for collaborations

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, has highlighted efforts aimed at fostering diplomatic ties with ambassadors.

Speaking during the pre-cocktail briefing of the Abuja Business and Investment Summit held at Dunes Centre on Friday, July 5, 2025, Tamuno highlighted the AICL’s commitment to positioning Abuja as a leading investment hub.

She emphasised the pivotal role of diplomatic missions in promoting AICL’s initiatives and investment opportunities in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’.

“Abuja is a place to invest in. We are ready to collaborate with missions and partner with organisation, our environment is conducive and favourable enough with business opportunities,” she stated.

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The pre-summit event served as a platform for ambassadors to explore collaborative opportunities with AICL and contribute to Abuja’s economic advancement through strategic partnerships.

Tamuno further lauded Tinubu’s efforts as well as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike in enhancing Abuja’s infrastructure, thereby creating an optimal environment for business prosperity.

She also announced the Abuja Business and Investment Summit scheduled to hold from October 16 to 18, 2024, with the theme “Optimising Investment Through Partnership”.

Also speaking at the event, the Head of the Civil Service FCTA, Samuel Atang, who represented the minister at the event, noted the importance of the diplomatic community in promoting economic prosperity and assured of the administration’s commitment to fostering a conducive environment for business growth in Abuja.

The Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended Tamuno, on the initiative, pledging her support towards the success of the forthcoming event in October.

The Star