The Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria and other business leaders have underscored the need for predictable economic regulations to sustain investor confidence in the maritime sector and unlock long-term capital commitments.

They stated this at the European Business Chamber Nigeria (Eurocham) yearly Conference and Expo held in Lagos recently.

Speaking on European Business Perspectives in Nigeria, the CEO, APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, stressed that while recent reforms have created cautious optimism, consistency remains the decisive factor for long-term investment in the maritime and other trade sectors.

“Nigeria has enormous potential and recent reforms show promise. But potential alone is not enough. Only consistent implementation and not just policy announcements will build the predictability investors require to commit capital with confidence,” he said.

Klinke noted that recent improvements in macroeconomic stability, especially in the foreign exchange market, have supported growth.

He said having an exchange rate that businesses can rely on is crucial for businesses as the ability to invest is hinged on the reliability of the currency.

He added that more predictable economic regulations would strengthen investment decisions in the maritime sector.

President, Eurocham Nigeria, Yann Gilbert, examined the broader geopolitical environment, noting that global pressures were forcing both governments and businesses to rethink how they operate.

“In moments like this, resilience does not come from standing alone. It comes from staying with close, trusted partners, building alliances and remaining agile in the face of uncertainty,” Gilbert said.

He assured that the private-sector-led body representing European companies will continue to push for reforms that strengthen the business environment and deepen economic cooperation between Nigeria and the European Union.

At the same forum, Osita Izunaso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Markets, highlighted the strong performance of Nigeria’s equities market, which delivered returns of over 50 per cent in 2025.

He described the capital market’s performance as a “signal to the world that Nigeria is gradually emerging as a credible destination for capital,” noting that the market had played a strategic role in recapitalising the banking and insurance sectors, raising over N3 trillion in the process.

Izunaso added that the anticipated listing of the Dangote Refinery could mark a defining moment for market depth and investor participation.

“Such a listing will not only deepen market capitalisation and liquidity, but it will also allow Nigerians and global investors to participate directly in one of Africa’s most significant assets,” he said.