Ethiopia Tafala, Vice President for Africa, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Ethiopia Tafala, Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will visit Nigeria from January 29 to February 4, 2026, as part of IFC’s continued efforts to strengthen the country’s private sector development and investment-led growth.
During his visit, Mr. Tafala will meet with senior government officials, private sector leaders, financial institutions, and development partners to discuss priorities for strengthening Nigeria’s investment climate, mobilizing private capital, and expanding opportunities for inclusive and resilient economic growth.
Tafara will be accompanied by Dalia Khalifa, IFC Regional Director for Nigeria and Central Africa, and senior members of IFC’s regional and national leadership teams. Their participation reflects IFC’s integrated approach across investment and advisory services, including financial institutions, infrastructure, agribusiness, manufacturing, and services.
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The visit was marked by a series of strategic initiatives that reflect the International Finance Corporation’s priorities in Nigeria, spanning public-private collaboration to strengthen health infrastructure, the creative and cultural economy, and the investment climate. These efforts demonstrate IFC’s continued focus on mobilizing private capital, supporting business growth, and promoting inclusive, investment-led economic development across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Nigeria is IFC’s second largest exposure in Africa and one of the 10 largest in the world, with $2.1 billion actively invested. Its investments span key sectors such as financial services, agribusiness, manufacturing, infrastructure and energy, with a focus on local currency financing, climate finance and small and medium-sized enterprise development to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
