Tinubu Hosts BlackRock Shareholder Bayo Ogunlesi In Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday received in audience Bayo Ogunlesi, Shareholder
and Executive Director of global investment management firm BlackRock, at his Lagos
residence.
The meeting, which comes amid Nigeria’s push to attract more foreign investment, underscores the administration’s efforts to deepen engagement with global financial leaders and showcase the
country as a viable destination for long-term capital inflows.

Although details of the discussions were not made public, sources within the Presidency
indicated that the talks centered on investment opportunities in key sectors of the Nigerian
economy, including energy, infrastructure, and technology.
Bayo Ogunlesi, a Nigerian-born investor and lawyer, is well-regarded globally for his leadership
in international finance. He is the Chairman and Managing Partner of Global Infrastructure
Partners (GIP), a leading infrastructure investment fund that was recently acquired by
BlackRock, solidifying his influence in the global financial sector.

Presidency aides noted that President Tinubu used the opportunity to reaffirm his
administration’s commitment to economic reforms, aimed at stabilizing Nigeria’s fiscal
environment and restoring investor confidence.
The visit has been interpreted by economic analysts as a positive signal for Nigeria’s investment
climate, especially given BlackRock’s stature as the world’s largest asset manager with over $10
trillion under management.

With the meeting, observers say Tinubu’s administration is seeking to leverage both diaspora
excellence and international partnerships to accelerate Nigeria’s economic transformation.

By Oyinkansola Shittu.

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