Nigeria’s Finance Committee Chair Makes Compelling Case for Sustainable Growth, Security, and Global Equity.
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance and representing Niger East Senatorial District, made a commanding impression at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, where he participated in a high-level dialogue titled “Finance, Sovereignty, and Structural Reform: Rethinking Capital for Africa’s Future.”
Speaking with remarkable clarity and conviction, Senator Musa articulated Africa’s economic realities while spotlighting Nigeria’s ongoing reform journey under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His contribution to the discussion reflected both policy depth and visionary leadership, as he engaged global stakeholders, including the European Union Ambassador, on critical issues such as energy transition, climate justice, and equitable global development.
Senator Musa emphasized that Africa’s quest for sustainable growth must align with its right to development within a framework of shared global responsibility. He noted that achieving this balance requires fairness in climate finance and international partnerships that empower — rather than restrict — developing economies.
Highlighting the Tinubu administration’s fiscal and security reforms, Senator Musa stressed that national security remains the bedrock of economic prosperity and investor confidence. He detailed the government’s ongoing efforts to:
- Strengthen counter-terrorism operations and regional security coordination;
- Establish a National Cybersecurity Centre; and
- Prioritize the financing of critical infrastructure along key trade corridors.
Outlining a strategic blueprint for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), Senator Musa identified four essential pillars: policy clarity, governance reform, investment pipeline development, and legislative support. He affirmed that Nigeria’s reform-driven policy direction is restoring global investor trust and positioning the nation as a gateway to Africa’s emerging markets.
The lawmaker further reaffirmed the National Assembly’s role in sustaining these reforms, noting that under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the legislature remains steadfast in strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal framework through proactive legislation and rigorous oversight.
Senator Musa’s participation at Oxford underscored Nigeria’s growing influence in shaping Africa’s economic transformation discourse. His remarks not only reinforced Nigeria’s commitment to responsible governance and sustainable finance but also positioned him as a leading advocate for an Africa that defines its economic destiny on equitable global terms.
