The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) successfully convened the Third Existing Foreign Direct Investors (FDI) Roundtable on Thursday, 5th March 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The high-level engagement brought together senior government officials and leading foreign investors currently operating in Nigeria for a candid and solutions-oriented dialogue aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s investment climate.
The Roundtable forms part of PEBEC’s ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration between government and the private sector while ensuring that reforms translate into tangible improvements in the operating environment for investors.
The session opened with remarks by Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, who welcomed participants on behalf of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of PEBEC. He reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering a stable, transparent, and competitive business environment that supports investment, expansion, and long-term economic growth.
Setting the context for the engagement, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, Director-General of PEBEC, emphasized the Council’s commitment to sustained investor dialogue and coordinated reform implementation across government institutions.
She noted that existing foreign investors remain critical partners in Nigeria’s economic development through their contributions to job creation, capital investment, technology transfer, and supply chain development. She further highlighted that PEBEC’s engagement strategy places significant emphasis on listening to investors already operating in the country and addressing practical challenges that affect their operations.
The Roundtable featured presentations and interactive discussions with key government officials responsible for major regulatory and policy frameworks affecting investors. These included Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service; Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service; and IGP Olutunji Rilwan Disu, Inspector-General of Police.
Also participating virtually was Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms and Minister of State for Finance (Designate), who provided insights into ongoing fiscal and tax reform initiatives designed to improve tax certainty, strengthen revenue administration, and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness as an investment destination.
Representatives from various diplomatic missions, including the Embassies of the United States, Russian Federation, France, Colombia, Denmark, and Pakistan, graced the event, offering insightful perspectives that enriched the discourse on Nigeria’s business landscape. Notably, development partners such as the United Nations and the World Bank also participated, contributing expertise that further informed the discussions.
The discussions were robust and highly engaging, with investors raising technical questions and sharing practical insights on a range of issues including security, tax administration, customs processes, and fiscal policy reforms. The interactive format enabled direct engagement between investors and policymakers, facilitating clarity on reforms and identifying areas for further improvement.
Participants commended the Federal Government for creating an open platform for dialogue and expressed strong interest in sustaining regular engagements of this nature. The conversations underscored the importance of continuous public–private collaboration in driving reforms that support investor confidence and economic growth.
The successful convening of the Third Existing FDI Roundtable reinforces PEBEC’s role as a key institutional platform for coordinating reforms, resolving investor concerns, and strengthening Nigeria’s position as a competitive investment destination in Africa
