- Agribusiness, Energy, Creative Industries Take Centre Stage at NDIS 2025
- Nick Agule and Dr Peter Ntephe stressed the need to diversify Nigeria’s energy production
- Ogunjobi urged entrepreneurs to clearly define the problems they are addressing
The three-day 8th Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS 2025) concluded with high-level pitching sessions that showcased investment-ready opportunities across real estate, health care, agriculture, creative and entertainment industries, and the energy and sports sectors.
Eko Hot Blog reports that each session was led by sector experts who guided entrepreneurs in presenting innovations to a diverse pool of diaspora investors.
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At the real estate pitching session, moderator Dr Henry Ogunjobi said Nigeria is at a turning point where expertise, capital and global exposure can transform infrastructure development.
He urged entrepreneurs to clearly define the problems they are addressing, their business structures and the type of support they require, noting that clarity helps connect ideas to the right investors.
In the health segment, moderated by Jane Osaretin Ifechukwu, discussions centred on Nigeria’s fragile primary health system and the opportunities for diaspora-backed innovation. She called for precise and evidence-driven pitches that can strengthen the national health ecosystem.
The creative, entertainment and sports panel moderated by Beverley Agbakoba Onyejianya highlighted the rapid growth of Africa’s creative economy. She said new opportunities in Nollywood, sports technology and digital content show that the sector is now scalable and globally competitive. She noted that African creativity has become a major global export.
Agribusiness and energy and renewables sessions also drew strong interest due to their central role in food security and sustainable energy. Speaking during the agribusiness session, Dr Moji Davids described the sector as the lifeline of Nigeria’s economy. She emphasised the need for collaboration between entrepreneurs and technologists to address food shortages, create jobs and drive economic growth.
Startups presented solutions in precision farming, seed systems, aquaculture, food packaging, digital marketplaces, and women’s empowerment.
In the energy and renewables session, moderators Nick Agule and Dr Peter Ntephe stressed the need to diversify Nigeria’s energy production.
They highlighted the potential of solar mini grids, clean cooking solutions, compressed natural gas for transport and waste-to-energy technologies. Agule urged Nigerians to take advantage of opportunities under the new Electricity Act which decentralises electricity generation and distribution in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Both sessions underscored the need for improved mentorship, stronger networking, gender inclusion and greater attention to the commercial viability of emerging enterprises.
The pitching events marked the final day of NDIS 2025, themed “Fast-Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment.” The summit continues to serve as a platform for connecting diaspora investors with Nigerian innovators to drive economic development and job creation.
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