FG Reaffirms Drive to Unlock National Assets, Attract Global Capital

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to unlocking the value of national assets and positioning Nigeria as a prime destination for global investment.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has also called for a more aggressive expansion of public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a key strategy to advance the country’s economic ambitions.

He made the call on Thursday during the first 2026 meeting of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Shettima said the administration remains focused not only on attracting private capital but ensuring that such investments are properly aligned with Nigeria’s broader development priorities.

“The task before us is not only to ensure that Nigeria emerges as a safe destination for private investment but to align that investment with the governing purpose of this administration and the larger destiny of our nation,” he said.

The Vice President emphasized that strengthening investor confidence and deepening strategic partnerships would be central to the government’s economic reform agenda going forward.