The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to promoting women’s entrepreneurship, inclusive economic growth and private sector-led development in the nation’s capital.
Mahmoud stated this at the closing of the Women in Business and Impact Day of the Abuja Business and Investment Summit and Expo (ABIE) 2026, organised by Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL) at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.
She said women entrepreneurs were making significant contributions to job creation, innovation, household welfare and national development, stressing the need to provide them with greater access to finance, markets, technology, mentorship and leadership opportunities.
The minister urged participants to translate the ideas and partnerships generated at the event into practical initiatives and sustainable investments capable of delivering lasting economic benefits.
She said the FCT Administration, under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, would continue to invest in critical infrastructure, improve the ease of doing business and implement policies that encourage private sector participation.
According to her, the initiatives are consistent with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly its focus on economic diversification, entrepreneurship, innovation, women’s empowerment and private sector-led growth.
Mahmoud commended AICL, development partners, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and participants for contributing to the success of the programme.
She expressed optimism that the partnerships and investment opportunities generated through the summit would contribute to economic development in Abuja and across Nigeria.
Also speaking, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AICL, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, said the first two days of ABIE 2026 had highlighted Abuja’s investment potential and facilitated strategic partnerships, including the signing of Memoranda of Understanding aimed at supporting the development of the FCT and Nigeria.
Tamuno commended the keynote speaker, Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe-Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Office of the President of Ghana and former Minister of Gender, as well as the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, for their contributions to the Women’s Impact Day.
She also appreciated partners, exhibitors, sponsors, investors, speakers and participants for their contributions to the success of ABIE 2026.
The AICL chief executive reaffirmed the company’s commitment to promoting investment and supporting the development of Abuja as an inclusive and competitive business destination.
