Qatari Royal Pledges Major Investments in Nigeria’s Economy

The Chairman of Qatar’s Future Union Group, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Thani, has announced plans for significant investments across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy in support of the country’s development agenda.

Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Sheikh Al-Thani—who is a member of the ruling family of Qatar—described Nigeria as “Africa’s future investment destination”, citing its vast potential and evolving economic landscape.

“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.

The Sheikh, accompanied by senior executives of the multinational conglomerate, said the visit marked the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding Future Union’s footprint in Africa’s largest economy.

Strategic Sectors and Commitments
Dr. Hassan Daghriri, Deputy Chairman of Future Union, explained that the group’s level of commitment would be guided by Nigeria’s investment priorities and infrastructure needs.

In the same vein, Dr. Abdeljalil Sharaf, the Chief Executive Officer, reaffirmed the company’s confidence in Nigeria’s capacity to attract meaningful foreign investment.

According to him, Future Union operates in over 60 countries—including Liberia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Gabon, South Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Oman—with its headquarters in Qatar. The conglomerate’s core focus areas include oil and gas, energy, construction, infrastructure, railways, communication, and transportation.

“Whatever Nigeria can provide in terms of enabling environment, we are prepared to invest our minds and resources to build a stronger future for this country,” Sharaf said.
“The team is eager to commence operations and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive national development.”

He added that the group is partnering with international banks and economists to strengthen investment collaborations across Africa.

Local Partnerships and Vision
Mrs. Maral Godalazian, Future Union’s International and Regional Director, noted that the delegation’s visit to Nigeria was under the patronage of Mrs. Adebowale Odutola and local partner Prince Kaseem Odibo.

She emphasized the company’s commitment to driving national growth through business partnerships, contracting, and digital transformation projects, working with global institutions to help stabilize and strengthen Nigeria’s economy.

Mr. Kaseem Odibo, General Manager of Future Union Nigeria, described the Qatari delegation’s visit as a “great privilege and a testament to Nigeria’s growing investment appeal.”

He assured that Future Union’s presence would contribute significantly to job creation and economic expansion, adding that the country offers vast opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships.

Nigeria: The New Investment Frontier
Hosting the visiting team, Mrs. Adebowale Odutola, Chairman of Elan Vert Nigeria Limited, said Future Union’s entry into the Nigerian market underscores the country’s rising global investment profile.

“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,” Odutola said.
“Then Nigeria will become the pride of everybody as the largest economy in Africa.”

With Qatar’s Future Union Group joining the list of global players turning attention to Nigeria, industry watchers say the partnership could mark a new chapter of international economic collaboration and private-sector-driven growth for the nation.