Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has called on the United States to strengthen economic ties with Africa’s “anchor states,” highlighting Nigeria’s unique position as a key partner for American investment.
Speaking at a high-level roundtable organized by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Tuggar emphasized that Nigeria’s size, resources, and youthful population, make it a natural destination for U.S. business collaboration.
“The United States should revert to working with anchor states in Africa, such as Nigeria. Our population, abundant resources, and continental scale make Nigeria a natural destination for U.S. business partnerships.
“Such a collaboration will drive down costs, allow access to a vast talent pool, and help integrate millions of informal businesses into the formal economy,” Tuggar said.
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The forum, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and senior executives from leading U.S. companies, explored investment opportunities across Nigeria’s priority sectors such as energy, agriculture, technology, and finance.
Ambassador Tuggar underscored President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to economic diplomacy, business-friendly reforms, and partnerships that deliver tangible benefits to citizens.
He pointed to Nigeria’s demographic advantage, ongoing policy reforms, and regional leadership as key factors positioning the country as Africa’s premier hub for global investment.