The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in collaboration with the World Investment Summit have concluded plans to attract no fewer than 127 heads of state and government leaders across the world to Abuja for a two-day business economic summit to actualise President Bola Tinubu’s ambition to build a US$1 trillion economy by 2030.
The organisers, involving the National Chairman of the ruling party, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Abiola Tooki, and the Director-General/Convener-General, World Investment Summit, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, made the disclosure in Abuja while unveiling the programme.
Global Leaders to Storm Abuja
They revealed that they are expecting heads of state and government from the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan, China, 96 ministers and deputy ministers, 157 high-level representatives of international and regional organizations, and 700 private sector executives for the event scheduled for June 24-26, 2026.
Speaking at the unveiling, Adeniyi, the Director-General/Convener-General, stated: “In furtherance of President Tinubu’s determined global drive to aggressively attract foreign direct investment into Nigeria, the World Investment Summit, in collaboration with the Nigerian Exchange Group and the Securities and Exchange Commission, plans a strategic international investment engagement.”
Summit to Fill Global Governance Gap
He further explained: “The Summit strives to fill a gap in the global economic governance architecture by establishing a global platform for engaging policymakers, the private sector, and other stakeholders at the highest level on investment issues.
“It offers participants a unique opportunity to influence investment-related policy making, shape the global investment environment, and network with global leaders in business and politics.
“It is recognized by governments and business leaders as the preeminent event for the international investment community. The WIS 2026 will attract 8,000 participants, including 1,000 speakers, 34 percent being women and over 60 percent across the global.
“Attendees will include 127 heads of State and government leaders from United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan, China, Bangladesh, the Republic of Fiji, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, the Republic of Togo, the UAE, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: 96 ministers and deputy ministers, 157 high-level representatives of international and regional organizations, and 700 private sector executives,” he revealed.
Why Nigeria? Why Now?
Explaining the motive for the summit further, Adeniyi said: “The Summit seeks to fill a critical gap in the global economic governance architecture by providing a premier platform for sustained engagement between policymakers, the private sector, and other stakeholders on investment issues at the highest level.
“It is widely recognised by governments and business leaders as a flagship gathering for the international investment community. The President’s steadfast ambition to build a US$1 trillion economy by 2030 is anchored on Nigeria’s immense potential, abundant resources, and the urgent need to fast-track economic development to meet the aspirations of its growing population.”
Nigeria as Africa’s Investment Hub
He added: “Hosting WIS 2026 in Nigeria is strategic as Africa’s largest economy, a key AfCFTA player, and an emerging market hub, Nigeria provides both the symbolism and practicality needed to position developing economies at the heart of global investment flows.
“Nigeria will not only unlock billions in new investments but also cement its position as Africa’s investment hub, align itself with the global SDGs agenda, and ensure sustainable, inclusive growth that benefits both current and future generations.”