President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with Denmark’s richest man and Chief Executive Officer of Bestseller, Anders Holch Povlsen, at the State House in Abuja.
The meeting, announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, through his official X (formerly Twitter) account, formed part of ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment and strengthen Nigeria’s economic relationship with Denmark.
According to Onanuga, Povlsen, who also serves as Chairman of the Bestseller Foundation, was accompanied by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Hansen, along with other senior Danish officials.
Also in attendance at the meeting were the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani.
Onanuga wrote, “Denmark’s richest man, Mr. Anders Holch Povlsen of BESTSELLER & BESTSELLER FOUNDATION, visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, Tuesday, October 28, 2025.”
The visit took place amid the Tinubu administration’s drive to strengthen international partnerships and enhance foreign direct investment.
Recent data released by the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, indicated that the President’s foreign engagements had generated proposed investment commitments valued at $50.8 billion.
Dr Oduwole explained that the administration was collaborating closely with major global economies, including Brazil, India, France, and the United Arab Emirates, to promote trade and industrial development.
“As of December, Mr. President’s over 30 international trips have generated $50.8 billion in announcements,” she said, adding that the government remained committed to ensuring these commitments translate into concrete economic results.
Povlsen’s visit is anticipated to further strengthen relations between Nigeria and Denmark while creating new opportunities for trade, innovation, and private sector cooperation.
