Speech by Dr. Yaqoub Hawsawi Representative of the Saudi–Nigerian Business Council

Speech by Dr. Yaqoub Hawsawi
Representative of the Saudi–Nigerian Business Council
Federation of Saudi Chambers

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

May peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.

Your Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is both an honour and a pleasure to stand before you today as a representative of the Saudi–Nigerian Business Council at the Nigerian–Saudi Investment and Tourism Exhibition. This important event reflects the strength of the relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Federal Republic of Nigeria and embodies the sincere commitment of both countries’ leaderships to strengthening economic and investment cooperation.

Saudi–Nigerian relations are founded on mutual respect and shared interests and continue to grow across various fields. Today, we have gathered not merely to showcase investment opportunities, but also to build sustainable strategic partnerships that will benefit the peoples of our two friendly nations.

Under Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become a global model for economic diversification, investment attraction, the development of a competitive investment environment, and the creation of broader opportunities for cooperation with sisterly and friendly nations.

Nigeria, in turn, possesses vast economic, human, and tourism potential, making it an important partner for Saudi investors on the African continent.

We firmly believe that the private sector is the true engine of development and that stronger cooperation between the business communities of both countries will open extensive opportunities for investment in many promising sectors, particularly real estate, tourism, agriculture, industry, infrastructure, and other vital fields.

From this platform, I call upon investors and business leaders from both countries to take advantage of the available opportunities and establish partnerships founded on trust, transparency, and the exchange of expertise. Such partnerships will contribute to sustainable development, create employment opportunities, and enhance economic prosperity in both nations.

In conclusion, I extend my sincere appreciation to the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I also express my gratitude to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Nigeria for its continued efforts to support and strengthen bilateral relations.

I would also like to thank the organizers of this exhibition and all the distinguished participants for their attendance, engagement, and valuable contributions.

I pray that Almighty Allah blesses our collective efforts and makes this exhibition the beginning of strategic partnerships and productive projects that will bring lasting benefit and prosperity to both countries and their friendly peoples.

May peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.