Finance minister says asset optimisation, PPPs and ongoing reforms aimed at boosting investor confidence and inclusive growth…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the Federal Government plans to begin offering selected state-owned assets to private investors starting in 2026 as part of efforts to optimise public assets and attract investment.
Edun disclosed this on Monday during an interview on the sidelines of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia.
He said the government is currently identifying which assets will be put up for sale and determining the appropriate timelines for the transactions.
“The plan is to offer some assets in 2026,” Edun said.
He added that recent policy measures have improved Nigeria’s economic competitiveness and strengthened investor appeal.
“What we have put in place has made Nigeria very competitive in terms of economic conditions and very attractive in terms of incentives for investors. I think investors are now more comfortable investing in Nigeria.
“We are interested in public-private partnerships and in optimising our assets by allowing others to come in and invest,” he said.
Earlier, on January 22, the minister said Nigeria remains focused on achieving job-rich and inclusive growth, stressing that sustained investment is essential to improving productivity and expanding the economy.
Edun noted that the country is continuing on a path of economic reforms aimed at restoring policy credibility and strengthening macroeconomic stability, as the government seeks to position the economy for long-term growth.
