AICL's Maureen Tamuno Advocates for Diaspora Investments

Maureen Tamuno, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), called for stronger partnerships between Africa and its diaspora to boost investment and promote sustainable economic development. Speaking at the seventh Diaspora Africa Conference in Abuja, she emphasized that homecoming should involve productive investments and knowledge exchange.

Tamuno highlighted the importance of diaspora engagement extending beyond financial remittances to include professional expertise and technology transfer. She identified five critical bridges for collaboration: trust, capital, skills, identity, and policy.

Tamuno stressed the need for transparency and accountability in attracting diaspora investments, urging governments to digitize public systems and ensure verifiable transactions. She invited diaspora entrepreneurs to explore investment opportunities within AICL's portfolio, which includes real estate and public infrastructure.

Additionally, she advocated for inclusive investment opportunities for women, young people, and persons with disabilities, emphasizing that Africa's development must be inclusive.