The Managing Director of Africa Energy Investment Corporation (AEICORP), Zakaria Dosso, participated on 9 February 2026 in the Nigerian Local Content AfCFTA Energy Summit held in Lagos, Nigeria.
The high-level summit, convened by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), brought together regulators, project developers, financial institutions, and industry leaders to advance intra-African trade, deepen local content implementation, and promote harmonised standards in alignment with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Advancing Local Content and Intra-African Trade
During the panel engagements, discussions focused on strengthening regional value chains, expanding indigenous participation across the energy value chain, and unlocking investment opportunities through harmonised regulatory frameworks. The Summit underscored the strategic importance of local content as a catalyst for industrialisation, job creation, and long-term economic resilience across African economies.
Mr. Dosso’s participation reinforced AEICORP’s mandate to mobilise capital and structure sustainable financing solutions that support Africa’s energy development priorities. As the financial arm aligned with continental energy objectives, AEICORP remains committed to enabling investment frameworks that strengthen domestic capacity while attracting strategic international partnerships.
Building Momentum Toward the Arab–African Energy Finance and Investment Forum
Building on the momentum generated at the Lagos Summit, AEICORP continues preparations for the forthcoming Arab–African Energy Finance and Investment Forum, a flagship platform designed to connect African energy projects with Arab and Middle Eastern financial institutions and investors.
The Forum will serve as a strategic bridge to:
- Highlight Africa’s investment-ready energy opportunities
- Strengthen Africa–Arab financial cooperation
- Mobilise long-term capital for regional integration and industrial development
AEICORP’s Commitment
AEICORP remains resolute in leveraging high-level platforms such as the Nigerian Local Content AfCFTA Energy Summit to advance sustainable financing solutions and drive Africa’s energy transformation. Through strategic partnerships, innovative capital structuring, and cross-border investment facilitation, the Corporation continues to position itself at the forefront of Africa’s energy financing ecosystem.
About AEICORP
The Africa Energy Investment Corporation (AEICORP) is dedicated to mobilising capital and delivering structured financial solutions across Africa’s energy value chain, supporting regional integration, energy security, and long-term economic growth.