Woodhall Capital, under the leadership of its founder and president, Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, is driving an ambitious plan to attract $50 billion in global investments aimed at accelerating economic and infrastructural development across Nigeria.
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| L–R: Director General, PEBEC, Princess Zahra Audu Mustapha; Ms. Mobolaji Ogundairo, Director, Woodhall Finance Company; Mr. Viavo Hunponu-Wusu, Managing Partner, BlackStone Legal Advisory; Mrs. Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, President, Woodhall Capital; His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of Nigeria (represented by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President); Alhaji Abdul Koufarsauri, Board Member, Woodhall Capital; and Prof. Dauda Yinusa, Executive Director, Policy, Strategy and Research, representing Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, during the pre-investor forum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. |
In a recent interview, Hunponu-Wusu shared insights into the firm’s growing momentum in mobilising international capital, marking a major milestone with a pre-investor forum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The high-profile event brought together representatives from all 36 Nigerian states, global investors, and development finance institutions (DFIs), all united in exploring Nigeria’s vast investment opportunities.
At the forum, Hunponu-Wusu emphasised the critical role of strategic partnerships in advancing large-scale infrastructure and energy projects that can transform Nigeria’s economy.
She disclosed that Woodhall Capital is finalising a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Forum of State Investment Promotion Agencies (FoSIPAN) and the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
The MoU aims to foster stronger collaboration between sub-sovereign and sovereign stakeholders.
As part of its next steps, Woodhall Capital will embark on a multi-city investment roadshow, with stops planned for London, Dubai, and potentially Abu Dhabi, to attract global financing and strengthen Nigeria’s position as an investment destination.
“At the Abuja forum, we showcased Nigeria’s immense investment potential and underscored the importance of African Direct Investments (ADIs) in driving self-reliance and building investor confidence among indigenous stakeholders,” Hunponu-Wusu said.
To facilitate international partnerships, Woodhall Capital has expanded its footprint to London and Dubai, where it has established offices dedicated to deepening engagement with investors and host governments.
Hunponu-Wusu also underscored the importance of national pride and intra-African collaboration, urging African nations to invest in one another.
“When we invest in ourselves, we send a powerful message to the world about our confidence and capabilities,” she noted.
The Abuja forum attracted over 400 participants, including senior officials from the Office of the Vice President, top banking executives, and global investors, signalling strong enthusiasm for cross-border partnerships in trade and investment.
Hunponu-Wusu commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for engaging indigenous firms like Woodhall Capital to tell Nigeria’s investment story, stressing that “Africa is ready for meaningful global investment dialogue.”
She also acknowledged the improved investment climate under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying: “Africa is rich in talent and resources, and governments are increasingly open to strategic partnerships. This is the environment that encourages firms like ours to pursue global opportunities.”
A highlight of Woodhall Capital’s strategy is the Woodhall Africa Trade Gateway, a digital platform developed in collaboration with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Designed to facilitate intra-African trade, the platform serves as a virtual marketplace for sourcing commodities across the continent, an “African Amazon for trade,” as Hunponu-Wusu described it.
Beyond capital mobilisation, she continues to champion women’s inclusion in finance and investment, encouraging young African women to focus on adding value and developing their talents.
“Recognition comes from genuine contributions, whether at home or in the workplace,” she advised.
Hunponu-Wusu reaffirmed Woodhall Capital’s commitment to supporting sub-national investment growth across Nigeria.
“We plan to visit all 36 states to assess opportunities and collaborate with state governments in presenting these prospects to international investors,” she said.
The initiative, she added, aims to highlight each state’s unique investment potential, driving inclusive and sustainable growth across the nation.
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