The Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS25) is more than an event—it’s a movement to unlock Africa’s potential by investing in sports infrastructure for a sustainable future. This mission wouldn’t be possible without the support of visionary partners committed to driving innovation, policy development, and investment in Africa’s sports industry.
Meet the Partners
Afreximbank
– A leading financial
institution fostering trade and development across Africa, Afreximbank brings
its expertise in funding large-scale projects, making it a key player in sports
infrastructure financing.
Bank of
Industry (BOI) – As
Nigeria’s leading development finance institution, BOI plays a critical role in
driving local economic growth. Through strategic financing, BOI is supporting
the expansion of Nigeria’s sports sector, creating opportunities for businesses
and communities to thrive.
International
Centre for Sport Security (ICSS)
– A global leader in sport integrity, ICSS works across continents to promote
safety, transparency, and governance in sports. Their partnership with SAIS25
reinforces the need for robust security frameworks that protect investments and
ensure the long-term sustainability of Africa’s sports ecosystem.
UN Global
Compact Network Nigeria –
Championing responsible business practices, this network is instrumental in
promoting sustainability within sports investments, ensuring that SAIS25
initiatives align with global environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
standards.
NESH
Foundation – With a
focus on Nigerian entrepreneurship, NESH plays a vital role in connecting
sports investment with local economic empowerment, creating opportunities for
homegrown businesses to thrive.
Nigerian
Economic Summit Group (NESG)
– As a Nigerian policy think tank, NESG drives economic transformation by
shaping investment-friendly policies across multiple sectors, including sports.
Their expertise in fostering collaboration between governments, private sector
players, and investors positions them as a key advocate for a sustainable and
profitable sports industry across Africa.
The
collective efforts of these esteemed partners underscore SAIS25’s mission: to
transform Africa’s sports sector through strategic investments, infrastructure
development, and policies that foster long-term sustainability.
As SAIS25
approaches on February 17-18, 2025, in Lagos, we invite investors,
policymakers, industry leaders, athletes, sports talent managers, sports
merchandisers, fans and enthusiasts to join us in shaping the future of African
sports.
Register now
at https://apo-opa.co/4gjbCZg and be
part of the conversation.
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