Nigeria, Cameroon Push for Emirati Investment in Key Development Sectors

UAE, 9 April, 2025 : Nigeria and Cameroon are seeking to boost investment cooperation with the UAE in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and food security, officials revealed during the AIM Investment Summit in Abu Dhabi.

Abdulrahman Tumbido, Commissioner at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism in Zamfara State, Nigeria, said the state is in advanced talks with Emirati investors to establish a gold refinery. Strategic partnerships are also being explored in the transport sector, with support from UAE Chambers of Commerce.

Tumbido highlighted Nigeria’s rich agricultural potential and the government’s push to adopt smart farming technologies through partnerships with UAE and Middle Eastern investors.

Shinwinsoh Boma Donatus, Director-General of Cameroon’s Investment Promotion Agency, said Cameroon is focused on attracting Emirati investments in energy, agriculture, housing, and waste management—key priorities in the nation’s industrial development strategy.

He noted that several UAE companies have already begun investing in Cameroon, particularly in agriculture and services. He also pointed to opportunities in renewable energy, especially solar and wind, as well as in affordable housing and sanitation projects aimed at improving living standards and promoting sustainability.