Day 2 of the Abuja Business and Investment Expo 2025: Unlocking Opportunities, Empowering Sustainable Growth
Abuja, Nigeria — October 23, 2025
The second day of the Abuja Business and Investment Summit and Expo 2025 (ABISummit2025) continued to reinforce its mission of positioning the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as a dynamic hub for sustainable growth, innovation, and investment.
The three-day summit, themed “Empowering Sustainable Growth: Unlocking Potential in Emerging Markets,” has gathered policymakers, business leaders, investors, and innovators from across Nigeria and beyond. The event is strategically designed to foster meaningful dialogue, partnerships, and actionable strategies across key sectors such as technology, renewable energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and real estate—industries pivotal to shaping Abuja’s and Nigeria’s economic future.
Driving Economic Transformation
ABISummit2025 serves as a platform for showcasing Abuja’s economic and investment potential, fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, and connecting local entrepreneurs with global investors. Through high-level sessions, the summit aims to strengthen partnerships that drive policy reforms, infrastructure growth, and innovation.
The summit’s structure—comprising keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking events—provides a rich forum for knowledge exchange and capacity building. Delegates are exploring new strategies for business expansion, capital attraction, and policy alignment with global best practices in sustainable development.
Highlights of Day 2
Day 2 featured engaging sessions that explored pressing issues shaping Nigeria’s business landscape and the opportunities that lie ahead for investors. Participants delved into topics such as:
• Technology & Digital Economy – Examining how fintech, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation can accelerate business growth.
• Renewable Energy & Green Investments – Focusing on advancing sustainable energy solutions and climate-smart innovations.
• Agriculture & Agribusiness – Highlighting innovations that strengthen food security and value chains.
• Public-Private Partnerships & Infrastructure – Discussing strategies to leverage PPPs for smart cities, transportation, and real estate development.
• Human Capital Development – Addressing workforce readiness and skills development for emerging industries.
Interactive workshops and breakout sessions enabled participants to refine strategies, while networking sessions fostered meaningful connections among government officials, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Spotlight Panels
Three high-impact panel discussions drew significant attention from delegates:
1. Culture as an Economic Asset: Building Soft Power through Entertainment – Exploring how Nigeria’s creative industry can serve as a catalyst for economic growth and global influence.
2. Bridging the Gap: Unlocking Infrastructure Development through Public-Private Partnerships – Examining innovative financing models to accelerate national development.
3. How Young Entrepreneurs Are Disrupting Traditional Sectors – Showcasing the role of youth innovation and entrepreneurship in reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape.
Unlocking Abuja’s Investment Potential
The Expo Zone remained a major attraction, featuring cutting-edge projects and ventures that highlight the possibilities within the FCT. Entrepreneurs seized the opportunity to pitch ideas during the Investment Pitch Sessions, connecting directly with investors and potential partners for funding and collaboration.
As the summit progresses, attention remains focused on attracting investments, strengthening partnerships, and building resilient, future-ready economies. By the close of Day 2, participants reaffirmed their commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable growth—ensuring Abuja and Nigeria continue to rise as beacons of innovation and opportunity in Africa.
