Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Chairman of the Future Union Group and member of Qatar’s ruling family, has announced plans to invest substantially across several sectors of Nigeria’s economy in support of the country’s development agenda.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Al-Thani described Nigeria as Africa’s “future investment destination”, expressing optimism about the country’s economic potential.
“We are happy to be in Nigeria. We are seeing new things here and new investments, and we believe Nigeria has a perfect future for us as a global group,” he said.
Dr Hassan Daghriri, Deputy Chairman of Future Union, said the extent of the group’s commitment would depend on the investment priorities identified by Nigeria.
The Chief Executive Officer, Dr Abdeljalil Sharaf, reaffirmed the organisation’s readiness to channel substantial capital into Nigeria’s economy.
Sharaf noted that Future Union is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Qatar with operations in over 60 countries, including Liberia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Gabon, South Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Oman.
He said the company’s focus areas include oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, construction, transportation, communications, and railways, adding that the group is also partnering with global banks and economists to boost investment across Africa.
“Whatever Nigeria can provide in terms of an enabling environment, we are prepared to invest our minds and resources to build a stronger future for this country,” he added.
Mrs Maral Godalazian, International and Regional Director of Future Union, said the group’s presence in Nigeria was facilitated by Mrs Adebowale Odutola and its local partner, Prince Kaseem Odibo.
She said the company is committed to advancing development through partnerships, contracting and digital transformation projects, working alongside international institutions to support Nigeria’s economic revival.
Odibo, General Manager of Future Union Nigeria, said the Qatari delegation’s visit reflected growing global confidence in Nigeria’s investment climate.
He assured that the group’s activities would contribute to economic growth and job creation.
Host of the delegation, Mrs Adebowale Odutola, Chairman of Elan Vert Nigeria Limited, said Future Union’s entry into the country underscored Nigeria’s rising profile as a destination for major global investors.
“My prayer is that Nigeria will be able to accommodate this enormous investment so that in the next ten years there will be nothing left to invest in. Then Nigeria will become the pride of everybody as the largest economy in Africa,” she said.
