American investors, companies eager to engage with Nigeria – David Greene

The Chargé d’Affaires for the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, David Greene, has said that American investors and companies are eager to engage Nigeria, which is believed to have vast economic potential.

In a statement published on the embassy’s website, Greene stressed that Nigeria can be a top foreign direct investment destination with certain conditions in place.

He said:

The US diplomat further noted that the US provided over $1.2 billion in support funds to Nigeria in the fiscal year of 2022.

He said that this support cut across different sectors, such as tech, agriculture, and health.

Greene said:

According to Greene, Nigeria, which is the largest African economy, is on track to be the world’s fourth-most populous country by 2050.

He noted that strategic partnerships can help the country harness its potential, “and the United States is playing a leading role.”

Greene concluded: