The Bank of Industry (BOI) hosted the 6th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the Association of Nigerian Development Finance Institutions (ANDFI), convening policymakers, development finance institutions, industry leaders and development partners to explore strategies for mobilising domestic capital and accelerating sustainable economic development in Nigeria.
Strengthening Nigeria’s Development Finance Ecosystem
The conference served as a platform for robust discussions on strengthening the role of development finance institutions in mobilising long-term capital, expanding access to finance and supporting investments that stimulate industrialisation, enterprise growth and inclusive economic development.
Collaboration to Unlock Domestic Capital
Delivering the welcome address, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Industry, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, emphasised the importance of collaboration across the development finance ecosystem to address Nigeria’s financing needs and accelerate sustainable economic growth.
Advancing Industrialisation and Inclusive Economic Growth
The event featured participation from key stakeholders across the public and private sectors, including the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, development finance institutions, multilateral partners and industry experts. Deliberations focused on practical approaches to strengthening domestic resource mobilisation, enhancing collaboration and increasing investment in sectors critical to national development.
Turning Development Finance Dialogue into Action
As Nigeria’s foremost development finance institution, Bank of Industry remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships that strengthen the development finance ecosystem, mobilise capital for productive investment and support businesses that create jobs, enhance competitiveness and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
The conference reinforced the shared commitment of stakeholders to translate dialogue into action through stronger collaboration, innovative financing solutions and coordinated efforts that advance Nigeria’s development priorities.