By Charles Ebi
Nigeria is seeking stronger economic ties with Poland, with both countries exploring new opportunities in trade, infrastructure, and finance.
At a high-level meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, represented by Mrs. Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, outlined Nigeria’s reform priorities.
She stressed that government efforts are anchored on four pillars: macroeconomic stability, stronger governance, modern infrastructure, and improved access to finance.
“Our diversification strategy places agriculture, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and the digital and creative economy at the centre of inclusive growth”, Okoli said, reaffirming Nigeria’s readiness to partner with global investors.
“Our government is creating the environment for businesses to thrive, but partnerships like these can unlock the scale of investment needed for transformative growth”, she said.
Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Michał Cygan, underscored Poland’s capabilities in delivering large-scale projects through public-private partnerships, PPPs.
“Poland has proven expertise in infrastructure and we see Nigeria as a critical partner in Africa, where business and cultural ties with our country are steadily growing”, he said.
The visiting delegation from Poland’s Export Credit Agency, KUKE, presented financing instruments that could make projects more viable and attractive. These include long-term guarantees of up to 18 years for infrastructure and 22 years for renewable energy projects.
According to KUKE representatives, such guarantees would reduce project risk and open up Nigeria to greater investment flows in sectors aligned with its reform agenda.
Both countries expressed readiness to deepen collaboration in priority sectors, leveraging Nigeria’s economic reforms and Poland’s financial and technical expertise to accelerate development.
