The fourth annual meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF 2025) is scheduled for June 16 and 17, 2025 Abuja.
ASIF, a first of its kind initiative, is a multilateral platform that gathers African sovereign investors in order to put in place a collaboration framework between these key players.
The initiative seeks to intensify institutional cooperation between its members and accelerate capital mobilization for the benefit of the continent.
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), which would be hosting the two-day meeting said in a statement on Monday that the high-level convening would bring together sovereign wealth funds, global institutional investors, development finance institutions, C-suite executives, thought leaders, and sector experts from across the investment landscape to foster strategic partnerships that align with a shared commitment to Africa’s sustainable development and economic transformation.
The theme of the ASIF 2025 would be: “Leveraging African Sovereign Wealth Funds to Mobilise Global Capital for Transformative Development in Africa.”
NSIA said the meeting would spotlight the pivotal role of sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors in mobilizing regional and international capital to drive inclusive growth and transformation across the continent.
Also, NSIA event would feature thought-provoking panel sessions, fireside chats and curated networking sessions aimed at deepening collaboration and catalyzing investment across priority sectors in infrastructure, energy, healthcare, technology, and more.
Already confirmed speakers for the ASIF 2025 include the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Chief Wale Edun; Minister of Industry, Trade & Investments, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; the Chair, International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF), Obaid Amrane, who doubles as the Chair, Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) and Chief Executive Officer, Ithmar Capital.
Others expected to speak at the event include the Chair, Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI), Samaila Zubairu, who is also the President/CEO, Africa Finance Corporation; the President/Chair, Africa Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah; President, Lumumba and Lumumba Foundation, Prof. Patrick Lumumba; the Vice Chair, President, and Chief Investment Officer, China Investment Corporation, Liu Haoling; the Chair, Africa Private Capital Association (AVCA), Danladi Verheijen, who is also the Managing Partner, Verod Capital; the Chair/CEO, COFIDES, Angela Perez; the Chair, Africa Milken Institute International, Ms British Robinson, and the Director General, International Solar Alliance, Ashish Khanna.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Managing Director/CEO of NSIA, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, said: “NSIA is honoured to host sovereign wealth funds from across the continent to the 4th Annual Meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum in Abuja.
“This gathering comes at a pivotal moment that demands bold, coordinated action to deepen collaboration and unlock global capital for sustainable, large-scale, inclusive development in Africa.
“By uniting our collective resources, African sovereign wealth funds can become a formidable catalyst for transformative growth, economic resilience and long-term prosperity.”
In his statement, the Chair of ASIF, Obaid Amrane, said: “ASIF is a powerful testament to Africa’s capacity to shape its own development narrative. By convening sovereign wealth funds and global investors, we are building the alliances needed to unlock transformational capital for an inclusive and sustainable future for the continent.
“As we convene for this fourth edition of ASIF, we will mark a significant milestone in a journey that has steadily gained momentum since its launch.”
As the host of this pivotal meeting, NSIA reaffirmed its commitment to championing strategic investments and high-impact partnerships that reshape Africa’s socio-economic narrative.
ASIF’s members are: AGACIRO (Rwanda), EIH (Ethiopia), FGIS (Gabon), FONSIS (Senegal), FSD (Djibouti), FSDEA (Angola), Fonds Spécial d’Investissements (Guinea), GIIF (Ghana), Ithmar Capital (Morocco), LIA (Libya), MIC (Mauritius), NSIA (Nigeria), PIC (South Africa), Pula Fund (Botswana), TSFE (Egypt).
The NSIA is an investment institution established by the Nigeria Sovereign Wealth Act (2011), to manage and invest in a diversified portfolio of medium and long-term funds. Its mission is to play a leading role in driving sustained economic development for the benefit of all Nigerians through building a savings base for the Nigerian people, enhancing the development of Nigeria’s infrastructure, and providing stabilization support in times of economic stress.
NSIA operates three distinct funds, the Stabilization Fund, the Future Generations Fund, and the Nigeria Infrastructure Fund.
