The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have strengthened ties to drive sustainable investments and grow state economies. A UNDP delegation recently met with NGF in Abuja to focus on innovative financing to close infrastructure and fiscal gaps across Nigeria’s 36 states.
They agreed to formalize their collaboration with a Memorandum of Understanding to launch initiatives like a Subnational Finance Lab, PPP Competency Framework, and State Investment Readiness Index. NGF’s Director-General, Dr. Abdulateef Shittu, praised states’ efforts, highlighting the Investopedia platform featuring over 269 investment-ready projects.
UNDP’s Elsie Attafuah emphasized supporting states in agriculture, energy transition, healthcare, education, and digital economy to ensure inclusive growth and job creation.
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