We’re ready for foreign investments, Tunji-Ojo tells Polish envoy
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is ready to deepen strategic relations with the Republic of Poland across key sectors, including defence cooperation, digital economy, agriculture and maritime development.
 
This was as the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said Nigeria “is open and ready’ for international investments and strategic partnerships.
 
According to him, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the country has created a more business-friendly environment and remains open to mutually beneficial partnerships with countries willing to invest in its development.
 
Shettima stated this yesterday during a courtesy visit by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs of Poland, Dr Krzysztof Gawkowski, to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
 
Poland, the Vice President said, possesses notable comparative advantages in many sectors critical to Nigeria’s economic transformation, stressing that both countries stand to benefit from stronger bilateral cooperation.
 
“There is room for enhanced and mutually beneficial business relations between Nigeria and Poland. We believe more in productive partnerships than dependence on foreign aid,” he said.

Shettima asserted that Tinubu’s administration had implemented major economic reforms that improved Nigeria’s investment climate.
 
“Since assuming office over two years ago, Tinubu has unlocked the full potential of the Nigerian economy. We have liberalised the foreign exchange market, removed fuel subsidy and harmonised tax laws to ensure companies operating in Nigeria are not overtaxed. There is significant room for improvement in our relationship in critical sectors,” he added.
 
The Vice President further described Poland as one of Europe’s most progressive and strategic nations, citing its achievements in shipbuilding, maritime economy, defence production, digital innovation and industrial development.
 
Earlier, Gawkowski had described Nigeria as Poland’s most strategic partner in Africa, noting that the country holds immense demographic and technological potential.
 
He expressed optimism that the visit would open a new chapter in bilateral relations and create fresh momentum for collaboration in technology, innovation and digitisation.
TUNJI-OJO expressed Nigeria’s readiness for foreign investments during a meeting with Gawkowski, Ambassador Michal Cygan and other Polish officials in Abuja.
 
According to the Ministry of Interior’s spokesperson, Mary Ali, yesterday, the minister said ongoing economic reforms were aimed at boosting investor confidence and improving the business environment.
 
He cited reforms such as exchange rate unification, efforts to curb inflation and the removal of fuel subsidy as measures to strengthen the economy.
 
“Nigeria is ready for international investments and key partnerships. Recent economic changes the Nigerian government has made, such as unifying exchange rates, trying to control inflation and taking away fuel subsidies, are meant to reshape the economy and make investors feel more confident.
  
“We look forward to formalising our cooperation through official agreements and building practical solutions that will benefit both countries,” he said.
 
The minister described the visit as a milestone in bilateral relations between Nigeria and Poland, adding that both countries were laying the foundation for a sustainable partnership.
 
He said Nigeria was willing to deepen cooperation in areas such as border management, internal security, cybersecurity, innovation, technology transfer and institutional capacity building.