Nigerian business leader and investor, Alhaji Khalifa Abdurahaman Okene, has outlined plans for strategic cross-border investments following a series of high-level engagements with the Prime Minister of Cape Verde and the Cape Verdean Ambassador to Nigeria.
The discussions centered on leveraging public-private partnerships to unlock sustainable economic growth, tap into Africa’s burgeoning trade potential, and strengthen bilateral ties between West African economic blocs and island states.
Highlighting the untapped potential within the archipelago, Alhaji Okene noted that Cape Verde presents a compelling case for forward-thinking investors. Beyond its renowned political stability and strategic geographic position as a gateway between Africa, Europe, and the Americas, the island nation is rapidly transforming into a premier hub for foreign direct investment, renewable energy adoption, and world-class maritime and aviation logistics.
“The vision is to collaborate across borders at this level towards unlocking sustainable economic growth across our continent,” Alhaji Okene stated. “Cape Verde, as an island nation, continues to demonstrate impressive momentum as a hub for business investment and world-class tourism.”
With its pristine coastline, booming tourism sector, and government-backed incentives for foreign investors, Cape Verde offers significant runway for development in hospitality, real estate, and digital infrastructure. Alhaji Okene signaled readiness to deploy capital into these high-yield sectors, emphasizing a commitment to ventures that celebrate vibrant African hospitality while generating lasting socio-economic value for the region.
“Insha Allah, we are excited about the horizon ahead and look forward to playing an active role in this remarkable growth story,” he added.
