[SEE PHOTOS] Top Islamic Development Bank Official Visits Nigerian Vice President for Strategic Talks in Abuja

A high-level delegation visit has stirred strategic interest between Nigeria and key financial institutions.

Recently, Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Al Jasser, who also holds top positions with the Arab Monetary Fund and other major financial institutions across the Middle East and Africa, is known for championing development finance in emerging economies.

His presence in Abuja signals a strong intent to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen Nigeria’s access to Islamic financing solutions.

Why This Visit Matters

Although specific agendas from the closed-door meeting weren’t publicly disclosed, the visit is widely viewed as a move to:

Bolster IsDB’s development finance support for Nigeria,
Discuss infrastructure partnerships and funding frameworks,
Explore collaborative economic strategies to drive growth in health, energy, agriculture, and education.

The Islamic Development Bank has been a longstanding development partner to Nigeria, supporting various projects aimed at sustainable economic transformation, especially in underserved regions.

Scroll down to view exclusive photos from the meeting at the State House in Abuja.

About Muhammad Al Jasser

Al Jasser has built a reputation as a key figure in international finance, with a track record in policy reform, regional economic integration, and development planning across member countries of the IsDB.

He pays a credible and superbly beneficial visit to the Nigerian VP, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo recently, check out the photos and info below: