By Our Reporter

In a strategic move to foster economic growth and deepen cross-border investment ties, Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu on Tuesday led prominent Zimbabwean businessman, Wicknell Chivayo, on a courtesy visit to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike.

The high-level meeting, held at the FCT Minister’s office in Abuja, focused on enhancing infrastructure development, real estate expansion, and urban investment across the Abuja-Nasarawa corridor.

Wicknell Chivayo, a well-known African investor with significant interests in energy and real estate, is currently on an investment tour of Nigeria aimed at identifying viable opportunities across key sectors of the economy. Facilitating the visit, Senator Wadada described the engagement as a vital step toward unlocking the region’s economic potential through public-private partnerships.

“We are committed to bringing credible investors who align with the government’s vision for sustainable urban development,” Senator Wadada stated, highlighting the importance of strategic partnerships in transforming the Abuja-Nasarawa development corridor.

Minister Wike, in his remarks, welcomed the initiative and reiterated his administration’s openness to investors willing to contribute to the FCT’s orderly expansion and long-term development goals. Known for his pragmatic leadership style, Wike emphasized the need for well-planned infrastructure that serves both Abuja and its neighboring states.

Discussions also touched on potential employment opportunities, housing development, and the role of private capital in accelerating urban growth. The meeting follows earlier engagements between Senator Wadada, Mr. Chivayo, and top federal officials, including the President of Nigeria and the President of the Senate, signaling a multi-tiered approach to investment diplomacy.

Senator Wadada’s involvement in the talks underlines his growing profile as a forward-thinking legislator committed to attracting investment into Nasarawa State and bridging the economic divide between the state and the Federal Capital Territory.

As the Abuja-Nasarawa corridor continues to emerge as a critical axis for urban expansion, stakeholders see such initiatives as key to unlocking its full potential and positioning the region as a hub for sustainable development and regional integration.