The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, engaged senior business leaders and institutional investors in Washington, D.C., during the U.S.–Nigeria Executive Business Roundtable, emphasizing Nigeria’s ongoing reform agenda and its renewed focus on macroeconomic stability.
Amid global economic uncertainties, Cardoso underscored the country’s dedication to rules-based economic management, transparent markets, and predictable policy frameworks. He highlighted key initiatives including reforms in the foreign-exchange market, the adoption of orthodox monetary policies, ongoing banking-sector improvements, and modernization of the payments system all aimed at stabilizing the economy and fostering sustainable, private-sector-led growth.
The roundtable, convened by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center, centered on macroeconomic stabilization, regulatory clarity, and opportunities to scale bankable projects in Nigeria’s priority sectors. The discussions also reinforced the deepening commercial ties between Nigeria and the United States.
Reflecting on the event, Ms. Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S.-Africa Business Center, emphasized the importance of credible policy and regulatory clarity for investors. She said, “Investors today respond to clear rules, credible reforms, and serious commitment. Nigeria’s message of discipline and opportunity is resonating in a global economy seeking stability and predictability.”
Governor Cardoso’s remarks at the roundtable reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to sustaining economic stability while creating an environment that encourages investment and growth.
