RAND Merchant Bank (RMB), a prominent corporate and investment bank in Africa, recently conducted a series of high-level meetings in Abuja as part of its West Africa investor roadshow. These meetings involved institutional investors, asset managers, and senior government officials, focusing on Nigeria’s macroeconomic landscape and investment prospects.
The delegation engaged with key policymakers to discuss topics such as foreign exchange market stability, debt management strategies, and reforms aimed at attracting foreign investments. A notable highlight was an exclusive meeting with the Honourable Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, which provided a platform for direct dialogue on Nigeria’s fiscal policies and economic direction.
Key RMB representatives included Bayo Ajayi, Nigeria CEO; Eyitope Owolabi, Regional Lead, Institutional Client Group; and Samantha Singh-Jami, Research Lead for Broader Africa. They were joined by institutional investors and asset managers like Ron Raychaudhuri, Senior Portfolio Manager at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority; Jakob Christensen, FI Strategist at Bank Invest; Matthew Greenman, EM Sovereign Credit Analyst at Thrivent; and Candy Van Der Walt, Senior Country Risk Analyst at Sanlam.
RMB Nigeria CEO, Bayo Ajayi, emphasised the significance of investor confidence in promoting economic growth and capital inflows, stating:
Ensuring open and transparent engagement between investors and policymakers is key to deepening confidence in Nigeria’s economic landscape. This roadshow provided an opportunity for institutional investors to gain direct insights into the country’s evolving policy framework, reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a long-term investment destination.”
The investors appreciated the transparent policy discussions and expressed interest in ongoing engagement with the Nigerian government regarding investment opportunities. RMB Nigeria remains dedicated to connecting capital with opportunities to drive both business and economic development.
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