ABUJA: PAC Holdings Brazil-Africa investment opportunities took centre stage in Abuja as PanAfrican Capital Holdings Limited brought together business leaders, diplomats, investors and institutional representatives to explore ways to deepen economic cooperation between Brazil and Africa.
The corporate cocktail reception, organized in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil in Nigeria and the Brazil Africa Institute, provided a platform for discussions on trade, investment and stronger business relationships between the two markets.
The event was held ahead of the Brazil Africa Forum 2026, scheduled for November 11 and 12, with participants examining opportunities to turn longstanding diplomatic and cultural ties into practical economic partnerships.
Among those in attendance were Brazil’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete; the President and Founder of the Brazil Africa Institute, Professor João Bosco Monte; members of PAC Holdings’ Executive Committee; managing directors across the group; clients and other key stakeholders.
Speaking at the reception, PAC Holdings Group Managing Director, Chris Oshiafi, emphasised the role of capital in connecting people, businesses and investment opportunities across different markets.
Oshiafi explained that the relationship between Brazil and Africa offers opportunities to bring together capital, expertise and businesses to support economic growth.
According to him, investment becomes more valuable when it creates meaningful connections between businesses and opens practical pathways for collaboration.
He noted that stronger engagement between both markets could help businesses identify opportunities, build partnerships and contribute to broader economic development.
Providing an economic perspective, Fatai Asimi, Managing Director of PAC Research Limited, presented insights from a bilateral research report examining Brazil-Africa relations.
Asimi said relations between Brazil and Africa were entering a renewed phase of economic and institutional engagement, supported by stronger political commitment and complementary development priorities.
The report provided a basis for discussions on how both sides could strengthen commercial relationships and identify areas where their economic interests align.
The engagement also highlighted the importance of research and informed decision-making in helping investors and businesses understand opportunities across international markets.
Brazil’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete, stressed that the historical and cultural connections between Brazil and Africa provide a strong foundation for deeper economic cooperation.
He called for efforts to translate those longstanding relationships into practical opportunities for businesses, investors and institutions.
The ambassador said stronger collaboration could help expand trade, encourage investment and support sustainable development across both markets.
His remarks reinforced the need to move beyond diplomatic engagement by creating conditions that allow businesses and institutions to work together on commercially viable initiatives.
Professor João Bosco Monte, President and Founder of the Brazil Africa Institute, also called for a shift from discussions to partnerships capable of generating shared economic benefits.
Monte said cooperation between Brazil and Africa could be strengthened through closer engagement among governments, businesses, investors and institutions.
He highlighted knowledge sharing, technology exchange and sustainable investment as important areas for developing stronger economic relationships.
According to him, practical partnerships would help both markets identify new opportunities and build lasting connections that contribute to economic development.
The reception provided participants with an opportunity to exchange views on potential areas of cooperation, including trade, agriculture, energy, industry, financial services and technology.
These sectors formed part of broader discussions on how businesses and institutions could develop partnerships that support investment and commercial expansion.
The gathering also enabled PAC Holdings to strengthen relationships with existing clients and strategic stakeholders while exploring opportunities to connect businesses and institutions across Brazil and Africa.
Such engagements could help companies identify prospective partners, exchange market knowledge and explore new routes for cross-border investment.
PAC Holdings said it would continue leveraging its integrated financial solutions and strategic partnerships to support businesses and institutions seeking to participate in Africa’s changing economic landscape.
The company’s engagement with Brazilian and African stakeholders reflects an effort to strengthen connections among investors, businesses and institutions as interest in cross-border economic cooperation develops.
With the Brazil Africa Forum 2026 approaching, the Abuja reception has created another platform for stakeholders to discuss areas of shared interest and consider how those opportunities might translate into practical business initiatives.
The broader challenge will be converting dialogue and goodwill into sustainable commercial relationships, stronger trade links and investments that deliver measurable benefits for businesses and economies across both regions.
