Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Nigeria, has met with Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, to discuss investment opportunities in energy and infrastructure.
According to NAN, the meeting, meant to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, was held on Friday at the ambassador’s residence in the diplomatic quarter in Abuja.
Speaking during the meeting, the envoy said the engagement reflects growing momentum in Saudi-Nigerian economic relations and a shared commitment to deepen cooperation across key sectors, including energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Al-Balawi said the discussions highlighted the evolving economic partnership between both countries, with a focus on investment opportunities of mutual interest.
He said attention was given to the outcomes of Dangote’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia, as well as opportunities available to the Dangote Group in the kingdom, in addition to those offered by the Group’s companies to Saudi investors.
The ambassador was said to have later hosted a dinner in honour of Dangote and presented him with a commemorative gift to mark the visit.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had sought a partnership with the federal capital territory (FCT) in areas of security, economy, and green city development.
Al-Balawi commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the FCT for efforts made towards building a “beautiful green city”.
He said Saudi Arabia is open to strengthening ties with the FCT administration and exchanging ideas on sustainable urban development.
