The Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s openness to foreign investment and international partnerships, urging global development partners to tap into the country’s vast economic potential to drive growth, job creation, and humanitarian development.
The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, made this known in a press statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Ministry, Janet McDickson, on Tuesday following a meeting with a Norwegian delegation led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Andreas Krsvik, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
Dr. Doro said Nigeria remains a country rich in opportunities across multiple sectors, stressing that strategic investment would play a key role in expanding economic opportunities, particularly for young people.
“There is so much opportunity in Nigeria that when investors come in and invest, Nigerian youths will have more employment opportunities to build their talents and contribute their quota to the economy,” he said.
He emphasized the need for stronger and more resilient partnerships between Nigeria and international stakeholders, noting that such cooperation is essential to ensuring that ongoing economic reforms translate into real and measurable improvements in the lives of citizens, especially vulnerable groups affected by humanitarian challenges.
According to him, the Ministry remains committed to ensuring that the benefits of macroeconomic reforms reach those most in need, while also strengthening systems aimed at poverty reduction and sustainable social development.
“We need a strong and resilient partnership to make the Nigerian market large and strong,” Dr. Doro added, while expressing Nigeria’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Norway in line with international legal frameworks and shared development priorities.
He further disclosed Nigeria’s intention to align with the Kampala Declaration, describing it as a comprehensive framework that addresses food systems, nutrition, economic development, and environmental sustainability across the entire value chain.
Earlier, the Norwegian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Andreas Krsvik, said the visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in humanitarian assistance and sustainable development.
He described Nigeria as a major power on the African continent, noting that enhanced collaboration between both countries would be mutually beneficial in areas such as economic growth, security, and human rights.
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“Nigeria is viewed as a superpower on the continent, and working together will benefit both countries in the areas of economy, security, and human rights,” Krsvik said.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, welcomed the delegation on behalf of the Ministry’s management team, describing the visit as a positive step toward strengthening humanitarian cooperation and international engagement.
He expressed optimism that the partnership would deepen existing ties and attract further support for humanitarian and poverty reduction initiatives in Nigeria.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to working closely with international partners to address humanitarian challenges while promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development across the country.
