About FoSIPAN
FoSIPAN is a Community of Practice for sub-national investment promotion that advocates policy reforms and aligns investment strategies to position Nigerian states as competitive destinations.
Our Vision
A dynamic, investor-ready Nigeria where all States attract sustainable investment and drive inclusive economic growth through strong, well-governed investment promotion systems.
Our Mission
To strengthen State Investment Promotion Agencies (SIPAs) through capacity building, peer learning, coordinated investment promotion, and strategic partnerships that unlock sustainable investment into Nigeria's subnational economies.
Executive Committee
FoSIPAN is led by a seven-member Executive Committee representing Nigeria's six geopolitical zones, providing balanced regional representation and strategic oversight.
Dr Terhemen Johnpaul Kpenkaan
Benue State
Leading FoSIPAN's mission to strengthen Nigeria's subnational investment ecosystem through strategic coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Lolade Olutola
Ekiti State
Roseline Bentu
Plateau State
Maryam Shehu
Borno State
Muktar Nadama
Zamfara State
Anthony Elekeokwuri
Delta State
Chinedum Chijioke
Abia State
This diverse leadership underscores the Forum's national character, inclusiveness, and commitment to a unified approach in strengthening subnational investment promotion in alignment with national priorities.
Governance Structure
FoSIPAN operates under a structured governance framework designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective collaboration across States.
General Assembly
Comprising all SIPAs, serving as the highest decision-making body of FoSIPAN.
Executive Committee
Provides strategic leadership and oversees programme implementation across all initiatives.
Regional Chapters
Facilitate coordination across geopolitical zones, enabling region-specific investment promotion and peer learning.
Technical Working Groups
Established to drive thematic areas such as investment facilitation, PPPs, reforms, data and analytics, and investor relations.
This governance structure ensures that FoSIPAN remains agile, inclusive, and well-positioned to strengthen Nigeria's subnational investment ecosystem.