Ethiopis Tafara, vice president for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will visit Nigeria from January 29 to February 4, 2026, as part of IFC’s continued engagement to strengthen private sector development and investment-led growth in the country.

During the visit, Tafara will meet with senior government officials, private sector leaders, financial institutions, and development partners to discuss priorities for enhancing Nigeria’s investment climate, mobilising private capital, and expanding opportunities for inclusive and resilient economic growth.

Tafara will be accompanied by Dahlia Khalifa, IFC regional director for Nigeria and Central Africa, along with senior members of IFC’s regional and country leadership teams. Their participation reflects IFC’s integrated approach across investment and advisory services, including financial institutions, infrastructure, agribusiness, manufacturing, and services.

The visit will be marked by a set of strategic engagements reflecting International Finance Corporation’s priorities in Nigeria, spanning healthcare infrastructure, the creative and cultural economy, and public-private collaboration to strengthen the investment climate. These engagements underscore IFC’s continued focus on mobilising private capital, supporting enterprise growth, and advancing inclusive, investment-led economic development across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Nigeria is IFC’s second-largest exposure in Africa and among its 10 largest globally, with an active investment of $2.1 billion. Its investments span key sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy, with a strong emphasis on local currency financing, climate finance, and SME development to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth. (BusinessDay)