At the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #31) taking place in Abuja, Oluseye Olusoga, group managing director of Parthian Group, joined leading policymakers and business executives to champion Pan-African capital market, strategic pension fund collaboration during an interactive panel discussion on “Future-Proofing Investments: Stability in Volatility.”
The session focused on rebuilding investor confidence in Nigeria through transparent, stable, and credible policymaking amid ongoing reforms in foreign exchange management, fiscal consolidation, and governance.
Olusoga emphasised that while policy inconsistency has historically deterred investment, the greater challenge lies in poor communication of policy intent and weak stakeholder engagement.
“Cohesive policymaking and effective communication from the government will help create the right environment for businesses to thrive,” he stated. “If an investor sees that we are investing in our own country, and can see the returns, they will follow. The government must not only create the right policies but also communicate them clearly to inspire confidence.”
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He further noted that Nigeria stands at a critical reflection point, urging policymakers to optimize existing initiatives before launching new ones. According to him, stability and clarity will form the foundation for sustained capital inflows and economic resilience.
Expanding on regional opportunities, Olusoga spoke on the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and its potential to unlock transformative growth through collaboration among African financial institutions:
“I look forward to a future where we are truly Pan-African. Imagine if pension funds like Parthian Pensions in Nigeria and similar institutions in other countries jointly financed critical infrastructure projects along regional corridors; that kind of cooperation would drive real economic development.”
He highlighted how evolving capital market frameworks can enable cross-border trading of African securities, calling for further reforms to address currency fungibility and other barriers to regional financial integration.
“Once these challenges are resolved, Africa will become a far more attractive investment destination, with shared prosperity across borders,” he added.