President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday received Anders Holch Povlsen, Denmark’s richest man and Chief Executive Officer of the global fashion group Bestseller A/S, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral and investment relations between Nigeria and Denmark.
Povlsen, who also chairs the Bestseller Foundation — known for its investments in sustainability and social impact across developing economies — was accompanied by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Bach Hansen.
According to a statement from the Presidency, the meeting formed part of President Tinubu’s ongoing engagement with global investors and business leaders aimed at attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) into key sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Present at the meeting were Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and other senior government officials.
The discussions reportedly centered on opportunities in sustainable fashion, manufacturing, digital innovation, and renewable energy, areas where Denmark has established expertise.
The talks also explored possible partnerships between the Bestseller Foundation and Nigerian enterprises focused on green initiatives and social entrepreneurship.
While specific investment commitments were not disclosed, the meeting underscored President Tinubu’s economic diplomacy agenda — one that prioritizes global partnerships and sustainable business collaboration to drive Nigeria’s long-term growth.
“President Tinubu continues to project Nigeria as an attractive destination for serious investors and forward-thinking global businesses,” an official from the Presidency said.
Anders Holch Povlsen, ranked among Europe’s most influential business figures, controls a diverse investment portfolio spanning fashion, real estate, and sustainable development projects. His visit to Nigeria signals growing European private-sector interest in Africa’s largest economy.
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The meeting is expected to pave the way for further dialogue between Nigerian officials and Danish investors in the coming months.
