Business
Edun Meets Microsoft Delegation, Assures Conducive Business Environment For Multinational Tech Giants
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has assured of government’s dedication and commitment towards creating a conducive business environment that will enable multinational companies to expand their investments in the country with a view to contributing to the nation’s economic growth and development.
He Edun gave the assurance when he received and met with a delegation in his office in Abuja from Microsoft Nigeria, led by the Country Manager Nigeria, Olatomiwa Williams.
The Minister welcomed Microsoft’s commitment to Nigeria and emphasized the administration’s understanding of the strategic importance of sector leaders like Microsoft.
The meeting, he said, marks a significant step forward in fostering a collaborative relationship between the federal government and multinational technology companies, driving economic development and innovation in Nigeria.
Speaking earlier, Microsoft Country Manager for Nigeria, Olatomiwa Williams, stated that the team was on the visit to address recent media reports and explore potential areas of collaboration between the federal government and the technology giant.
The Managing Director reassured the Minister that Microsoft remains committed to its operations in Nigeria, contrary to recent speculation.
He expressed the company’s desire to partner with the government in areas of mutual interest, including cyber security and youth upskilling.
Business
FG Reiterates Commitment To Bussines-Friendly Environment
Joel Ajayi
In a move to boost Nigeria’s economic growth and development, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safe and conducive environment that will foster private sector investments aimed at unlocking new economic potentials as well as create job opportunities for the teeming youth in the country.
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun gave the assurance today in his office in Abuja when he hosted Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, for crucial discussions on enhancing private sector participation.
The Minister reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment that fosters enterprise growth while emphasizing the government’s dedication to implementing supportive policies and reforms aimed at unlocking the private sector’s potential, driving innovation, and accelerating sustainable economic transformation.
Also present at the meeting were Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, Chairman MRS Oil & Gas, Sayyu Dantata, and Maryam Ibrahim, Special Adviser to the Minister
With the government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and the private sector’s eagerness to invest, Nigeria is poised for sustainable economic transformation and growth. Thus, the partnership between the government and the Dangote Group is a significant step towards unlocking the country’s economic potential.
Signed
Mohammed Manga, FCAI
Director, Information and Public Relations
March 18, 2025
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