Abuja, October 28, 2025 — Denmark’s richest man, Mr Anders Holch Povlsen, who owns the clothing company BESTSELLER and runs the BESTSELLER Foundation, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.
Mr Povlsen, one of Europe’s leading businessmen, visited Nigeria to discuss possible areas of cooperation in business and development. Although full details of their meeting were not made public, it is believed that they talked about investment opportunities and charitable projects.
President Tinubu welcomed Mr Povlsen warmly and spoke about Nigeria’s growing economy and its efforts to attract honest foreign investment. He also thanked the Danish businessman for showing interest in working with Nigeria in areas that could create jobs and promote economic growth.
Mr Povlsen is well known for his fashion brand and his foundation’s support for education, conservation, and community development projects in several countries.
The meeting is seen as a positive step toward stronger ties between Nigeria and Denmark. It may also lead to new projects that can bring real benefits to Nigerians, especially in business and social development.
Mr Povlsen’s visit shows the growing interest of international investors in Nigeria’s expanding markets and business opportunities.
