Hareter B. Oralusi

Hareter Babatunde Oralusi

Over the past decade, the global investment landscape has undergone profound transformation. Emerging markets are no longer viewed solely through the lens of development challenges; increasingly, they are recognised as some of the most dynamic investment frontiers in the world.
Africa stands at the centre of this transformation.
With a population projected to exceed 2.5 billion by 2050, rapidly expanding urban centres, and growing entrepreneurial ecosystems, the continent represents one of the most significant long-term investment opportunities of the 21st century. At the same time, the scale of capital required to support Africa’s economic transformation is unprecedented. Infrastructure, healthcare systems, education networks, sustainable energy, housing, and financial inclusion all require substantial investment to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population.
It is within this context that the Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF Group) continues to pursue its core mission: to mobilise global capital and deploy it into transformative development investments across Nigeria and the African continent.

From its inception, NCDF was conceived not merely as an investment firm but as a development investment platform capable of connecting global institutional capital with bankable opportunities in emerging markets.
Over the years, we have focused on building the institutional architecture necessary to support this ambition. Our ecosystem integrates multiple specialised entities responsible for investment management, capital market structuring, project development, and investor engagement. This integrated approach enables us to convert development opportunities into structured investment platforms suitable for institutional participation.
The long-term vision remains clear: to build a scalable investment ecosystem capable of mobilising substantial capital for sustainable economic development.

Our strategy focuses on sectors that combine strong economic fundamentals with significant development impact. These include:

These sectors represent the foundations upon which resilient and inclusive economies are built.

By structuring investment vehicles across these areas, NCDF aims to support both economic growth and long-term investor value creation.

Nigeria continues to serve as the foundation of our investment platform.
As Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, the country presents both significant challenges and extraordinary opportunities. The demand for infrastructure, housing, healthcare services, education systems, and financial access is immense. With the right institutional frameworks and investment platforms, Nigeria has the potential to become a leading destination for global development investment.
Through NCDF, we are working to help unlock that potential.

The scale of Africa’s development challenge requires ambitious thinking and long-term commitment. Our vision extends beyond individual projects or short-term investment cycles.
We believe the future of development finance will be defined by institutions capable of mobilising capital at scale while delivering measurable economic and social impact.
Our long-term objective is to contribute meaningfully to the mobilisation of large-scale investment capital for Africa’s economic transformation. Achieving this goal will require discipline, institutional credibility, and enduring partnerships with investors who share a long-term perspective.

The coming years will be critical for the evolution of development investment across emerging markets. Global capital is increasingly seeking opportunities that combine financial performance with sustainable impact.
Africa stands ready to play a central role in that future.
At NCDF, we remain committed to building the institutional structures necessary to channel investment into sectors that shape the continent’s long-term prosperity.
We invite investors, development institutions, governments, and strategic partners to join us in this journey. Together, we can help unlock the economic potential of Africa and build a more sustainable and inclusive global economy.