Woodhall Capital has unveiled plans to mobilise $50bn in global investment to accelerate infrastructure, energy, and economic development across Nigeria.
The firm’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, disclosed this in an interview following a high-level pre-investment forum held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where representatives from Nigeria’s 36 states met with international investors and development finance institutions.
Hunponu-Wusu said the initiative aims to unlock large-scale capital inflows into key sectors and strengthen Nigeria’s investment narrative on the global stage.
“At the Abuja forum, we showcased Nigeria’s vast investment opportunities and underscored the critical role of African Direct Investments in building self-reliance and confidence among indigenous investors,” she stated.
To scale its investment drive, Woodhall Capital will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Forum of State Investment Promotion Agencies (FoSIPAN) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
The firm is also set for a multi-city investment roadshow across London, Dubai, and potentially Abu Dhabi, to engage host governments and private investors.
Hunponu-Wusu added that Woodhall Capital has opened offices in London and Dubai to deepen capital relationships and facilitate investor confidence.
She also announced plans to tour all 36 Nigerian states to assess bankable projects and support sub-national governments in investor engagements.
The investment executive stressed the importance of African nations taking the lead in financing African growth, calling for stronger regional trade and confidence.
“When we invest in ourselves, we send a powerful message about our capabilities,” she said.
“Africa is rich in talent and resources, and the current environment under President Bola Tinubu encourages strategic investment partnerships.”
She praised the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for working with indigenous firms to advance Nigeria’s investment story globally.
Highlighting technology’s role in boosting commerce, Hunponu-Wusu revealed the rollout of the Woodhall Africa Trade Gateway, developed in partnership with Afreximbank. The platform is designed as a continental marketplace to ease intra-African commodity sourcing — described as a type of “African Amazon” for trade.
Addressing women in finance and investment, she encouraged young female professionals to build capacity and add value.
“Recognition comes from genuine contribution, whether at home or in the workplace,” she advised.
Over 400 delegates, including senior officials from the Office of the Vice-President, financial institutions, and international investment groups attended the Villa forum, signalling growing global interest in Nigeria’s economy.
Hunponu-Wusu said Woodhall’s $50bn mobilisation drive would help unlock untapped state-level investment potential and support inclusive economic growth nationwide.
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