The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for creating a business-friendly environment that facilitated a landmark partnership between HyperCity and Carrefour.
Gbajabiamila made the remarks while representing Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the franchise signing ceremony held in Abuja, describing the agreement as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s economy and investment climate.
He said the partnership reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to attracting global investment and strengthening the country’s retail sector.
According to him, the FCT Minister played a key role in enabling the collaboration, noting that Wike’s business-oriented approach to governance is already yielding tangible results for the nation’s capital.
“This collaboration is a direct testament to the Minister’s commitment to transforming Abuja’s economic and physical landscape,” Gbajabiamila said.
The Chief of Staff added that although the partnership is starting in Abuja, it represents Nigeria’s broader emergence as a leading investment destination in Africa.
He noted that the initiative is expected to trigger a wider retail transformation across the country, with expansion plans already targeting major cities including Lagos.
“Abuja is sowing the seed, but that seed will grow into a tree with branches across Nigeria,” he added.
Gbajabiamila also urged the international business community to view Nigeria not only as a large consumer market but also as a stable base for long-term investment under the current administration.
In his remarks, Managing Director of HyperCity Supermarket, Sunny Chuwla, described the partnership with Carrefour as a major catalyst for economic growth.
Chuwla said the collaboration is expected to attract significant investments, create employment opportunities, and expand market access for local producers.
He explained that the agreement would accelerate the development of modern retail infrastructure, with immediate plans to open new stores in Abuja and other major cities nationwide.
According to him, the partnership aims to combine global retail standards with local enterprise to deliver improved shopping experiences and quality products for Nigerian consumers.
Chuwla noted that Nigeria has evolved from a market of potential to one of proven opportunity, citing the company’s steady growth since launching its first store in Port Harcourt in 2022.
As part of the expansion strategy, the partnership will begin with the rebranding of existing Port Harcourt outlets under the Carrefour brand, with plans for broader national rollout in the coming years.
The development further positions Abuja as an emerging retail hub and reinforces Nigeria’s attractiveness as a destination for global investment.
