EY Roundtable to Spotlight Role of Private Capital, Multilateral Development Banks

In a strategic move toward unlocking Africa’s potentials, EY Nigeria has said that it is set to host a high-level roundtable, aimed at mobilising private capital to accelerate Africa’s development goals.

The event, themed, “Enabling Private Capital for Africa’s Development Goals: What Next for Multilateral Development Banks and Regional Institutions,” will bring together a powerful mix of stakeholders, including multilateral development banks (MDBs), regional institutions, investors, and senior leaders from both the public and private sectors.

According toPartner, Strategy & Transactions, EY West Africa, Damilola Aloba,  the roundtable, which holds on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, reflects EY’s commitment to fostering inclusive, sustainable economic in Africa.

“This platform connects capital, capability, and purpose, encouraging collaboration that drives long-term impact across energy, agriculture, and industrial sectors,” Aloba said.

He said the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, will deliver the keynote address, while the session will explore four critical focus areas, including mobilising private capital for transformative growth: strengthening collaboration between MDBs and regional institutions, shaping policy frameworks to support private sector participation, and innovating with blended finance and de-risking tools.