Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands has revealed plans for a significant investment of $250 million in Nigeria.
The announcement was made during a meeting between President Rutte and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who is currently on a three-day visit to the Netherlands.
Rutte commended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, highlighting their role in boosting confidence among international investors in the Nigerian economy.
Specifically, the Dutch prime minister outlined the allocation of $250 million from Dutch investors to various sectors in Nigeria.
He said a noteworthy portion of $100 million is designated for a waste-to-wealth industrial project in Lagos State.
President Tinubu, who is participating in the Nigeria-Dutch business forum, reiterated Nigeria’s readiness to welcome foreign investment and foster a conducive business environment.
The forum served as a platform to showcase Nigeria’s investment potential and encourage collaboration between Nigerian and Dutch businesses.
During his state visit, Tinubu engaged in productive discussions with top Dutch officials and business leaders, emphasizing Nigeria’s vast investment opportunities and potential returns.
Deliberations during the visit focused on enhancing collaboration across critical sectors, including agriculture, communications, digital economy, maritime and blue economy, petroleum, natural gas, trade, industry, and investment.