Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been appointed special envoy and ambassador plenipotentiary of the World Investment Summit (WIS) Group.
The appointment was conferred on her in Abuja by former Speaker of the House of Representatives and chairman of the World Investment Summit Group board Yakubu Dogara.
Olori Temitope is expected to help promote investment advocacy and support economic cooperation across emerging markets through the role.
Speaking at the event, Mr Dogara said the appointment reflected the organisation’s confidence in her ability to advance development initiatives through cultural diplomacy and international engagement.
He said her public service record and position as a representative of Nigeria’s cultural heritage made her suitable for the role.
“Her Regal Majesty represents the very best of Nigeria. She embodies integrity, compassion, cultural diplomacy and leadership. We are confident that her role as Special Envoy will strengthen global engagement and attract meaningful investments that can drive economic transformation,” he said.
Dogara added that Nigeria remains an important investment destination in Africa, with opportunities in sectors including agriculture, energy, infrastructure, technology, creative industries and the digital economy.
In her acceptance speech, Temitope thanked the World Investment Summit Group for the appointment and said she would use the platform to support investment promotion and economic cooperation.
“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and the trust placed in me. I will strive to be a worthy ambassador of the World Investment Summit Group and a strong advocate for initiatives that foster economic growth and global partnerships,” she said.
She described Nigeria as a country with opportunities for investors and called on the global investment community to explore sectors of the Nigerian economy.
“Nigeria is a nation of great opportunities. We welcome investors from around the world to partner with us in unlocking the enormous potential that exists across our economy. Together, we can build sustainable prosperity and create lasting value for future generations,” she added.
The appointment comes ahead of the World Investment Summit Abuja 2026, an international investment conference backed by the Presidency under the Renewed Hope Transformation Agenda.
The summit is scheduled to hold in Abuja from October 14 to 16 and is expected to bring together more than 8,000 participants, including government officials, investors, diplomats, business executives, financial institutions and development partners.
Organisers said discussions at the summit will focus on sectors such as renewable energy, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, climate finance, digital transformation, public-private partnerships and emerging technologies.
They added that the event is expected to promote policy discussions, investment partnerships and cross-border economic cooperation.
