Africa Nordic Innovation & Investment Forum

Today, we paid a courtesy visit to the @SwedeninNigeria as part of preparations for the Africa-Nordic Innovation & Investment Forum 2025 🇸🇪🇳🇬 #ANIIF2025 #AfricaNordic #Innovation #Investment #DiplomacyInAction

@NGFSecretariat Welldone

ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 5th MEETING OF THE NIGERIA GOVERNORS’ FORUM HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 27th August 2025 We, members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), at our meeting held today, deliberated on issues affecting the country. 1. The Forum observed a minute of silence in honour of the late Pa Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, father of the Governor of Kogi State, H.E. Usman Ododo. Governors extended heartfelt condolences to Governor Ododo and his family, praying for the peaceful repose of his father’s soul. 2. The Forum received a presentation from the Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, represented by Mr. Obi Asika Director- General, National Council for Arts and Culture, on the Strategic Roadmap to grow the sector’s GDP contribution to $100 billion by 2030 and create over 3 million jobs. Key initiatives include the $200 million Creative Economy Development Fund, the $1 billion Creative & Tourism Infrastructure Corporation, and projects such as the Lagos Arena, Abuja Creative City, and Renewed Hope Cultural Villages. Governors commended the reforms to strengthen intellectual property, expand tourism, and elevate Nigeria’s global presence, and resolved to collaborate through State Creative Economy Desks, co-created festivals, and the adoption of the Naija Season platform. Signed H.E. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Chairman, Nigeria Governors' Forum & Governor of Kwara State

7/ This is Africa & the Nordics moving from talk to tangible partnerships. Inclusive. Innovative. Impactful. 📍 Stockholm. 🗓️ Nov 13–14, 2025. 🔗 Register today: …if.africanordicinnovationexchange.org #AfricaNordic #ANIIF2025 #Innovation #Investment

6/ From agri-tech , clean energy , blue economy , to digital transformation the opportunities are limitless.

Africa & the Nordics are shaping a new future of investment + innovation together. The next big leap? Collaboration at the subnational level. #ANIIF2025

New investment pipeline for subnationals investment of over $500m #ANIIForum

Congratulations to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum @NGFSecretariat on the successful launch of the Investopodia Initiative! A bold step towards attracting direct foreign investment into Nigeria’s subnationals and unlocking sustainable growth. #InvestInNigeria

At the Africa-Nordic Innovation & Investment Forum, we’re not just talking, we’re building bridges. This is where African ambition meets Nordic innovation. Let’s shape the future together through bold, strategic partnerships that deliver real impact. #ANIIF

The Africa-Nordic Innovation & Investment Forum 2025. Theme: BRIDGING BONDARIES: SCALING AFRICA INNOVATION THROUGH NORDIC PARTNERSHIPS. Date: 13-14 Nov. 2025 Register: …if.africanordicinnovationexchange.org Host: @EpicenterSthlm #ANIIForum2025

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Africa Nordic Innovation & Investment Forum 2025. Date: 13th - 14th November 2025 Stockholm, Sweden. #ANIIF

Huge congratulations to the winners of the @arewatechfest Pitchathon! As ecosystem partner we are proud to announce that we’ll be accepting the top finalist into the Africa-Nordic Innovation Exchange Accelerator programme. #ArewaTechFest

We’re excited to welcome Oluwatoyin Chukwudozie ED @EVA_Nigeria to the ANIEX Advisory Board! Her leadership in health, youth & innovation will help drive stronger Africa-Nordic collaboration. #ANIEX #Innovation #Leadership

We’re honored to welcome Beryl Lamptey-Jahara to the ANIEX Advisory Board! Her expertise in innovation, inclusion & impact across Africa will help shape our bold vision for #AfricaNordic collaboration. #ANIEX #InnovationLeadership #TechForGood

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