The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has reaffirmed the commitment of the FCT Administration to promoting women entrepreneurship, inclusive economic growth and private sector-led development in Abuja.
Mahmoud stated this on Friday at the closing ceremony of the Women in Business and Impact Day of the Abuja Business and Investment Summit/Expo (ABIE) 2026.
The event, organised by Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), was held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.
The minister said women entrepreneurs were making significant contributions to job creation, innovation, family welfare and national development, stressing the need to provide them with greater access to finance, markets, technology, mentorship and leadership opportunities.
She urged participants to convert the ideas, connections and partnerships generated during the summit into practical initiatives and sustainable investments capable of producing lasting economic impact.
Mahmoud said the FCT Administration, under the leadership of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, would continue to invest in critical infrastructure, improve the ease of doing business and implement policies that encourage private sector participation.
According to her, the initiatives are aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its focus on economic diversification, entrepreneurship, innovation, women’s empowerment and private sector-led growth.
She commended AICL, development partners, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and participants for the success of the programme.
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Mahmoud expressed optimism that the partnerships and investment opportunities generated during ABIE 2026 would translate into measurable economic progress for Abuja and Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, AICL’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, said the first two days of ABIE 2026 had showcased Abuja’s investment potential while facilitating strategic partnerships and the signing of landmark Memoranda of Understanding aimed at contributing to the sustainable development of the FCT and Nigeria.
Tamuno commended the keynote speaker, Nana Oye Bampoe-Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Office of the President of Ghana and former Minister of Gender, as well as Mahmoud, for their contributions to the Women’s Impact Day.
She also appreciated partners, exhibitors, sponsors, investors, speakers and participants for contributing to the success of ABIE 2026.
Tamuno reaffirmed AICL’s commitment to building an innovative, inclusive and globally competitive Abuja in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
