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Botswana Appoints Nigerian as Chairman of Multi-billion-dollar Sovereign Wealth Fund

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September 16, 2025
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Botswana Appoints Nigerian as Chairman of Multi-billion-dollar Sovereign Wealth Fund

Farouk Gumel
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Former Chairman of Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)
Farouk Gumel, has been appointed as Chairman Board of Directors of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited.

The President of Botswana, HE Duma Gideon Boko, made the announcement at the official launch of the new multi-billion-dollar Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund in the capital Gaborone.

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Gumel is currently the Vice Chairman of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group.

In a statement, President Boko underscored the significance of this step, placing it at the heart of his government’s vision for economic diversification and long-term resilience.

According to him, “The launch of the Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund represents an investment in the future of our country. It is about creating jobs, driving growth, and ensuring that our nation’s wealth works for all Batswana.

“This is a foundation upon which we will diversify our economy, open new frontiers of opportunity, and build lasting prosperity for future generations.

“We are sending a message to the world that Botswana is ready to compete, invest, and lead.

”The BSWF, he stated, is designed to reduce the nation’s historical reliance on diamond mining by channeling resource revenues into strategic investments across diverse sectors such as infrastructure, technology, healthcare, and renewable energy.

“It is believed the fund will be amongst the largest in Africa.“

Farouk Gumel will chair a deeply experienced and diverse board selected to provide comprehensive and strategic oversight.

The board’s composition reflects a powerful blend of local expertise and global vision, uniting key national and international figures,” he said.

The Vice Chairperson of the Board is Ms. Emmah Peloetletse who is currently the Head of Service to the Government of Botswana as well as Secretary to the President and Cabinet of Botswana.

Ms. Peloetletse is also the Chairperson of Debswana, the world’s largest diamond mining company.

Other members of the board include Ms. Malebogo Mpugwa, Chief People Officer at De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company; Mr. Anil Dua, Co-founder of Gateway Partners and Non-Executive Director of Afreximbank; and Mr. Boingotlo Toteng, Senior Managing Partner of Toteng & Company and Legal Advisor on Presidential Affairs.

Others include Mr. Sunil Sabharwal, former U.S. Executive Director to the IMF; Mr. Lesego Caster Moseki, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Botswana; and Mr. Rizwan Desai, Managing Partner of Desai Law Group and former Chairman of the Botswana Stock Exchange.

“Together, this board represents a powerful blend of national leadership, international investment expertise, and corporate governance experience, ensuring the fund is equipped with both global insight and local depth.“

In his role as Chairman, Mr. Gumel will lead the board in setting the fund’s investment strategy, governance framework, and risk management policies.

His extensive experience at the NSIA, capital markets and manufacturing will be instrumental in guiding the BSWF towards achieving its dual mandate of financial returns and positive national impact,” the president said.

Upon his appointment, Farouk Gumel stated: “As a sovereign wealth fund, we are setting our sights on a future built on transparency, good governance, and a steadfast dedication to Botswana’s prosperity.

“The Board is committed to delivering lasting value, seeking global opportunities and investing for the future.

The launch of the fund and the appointments of this highly qualified board have been met with widespread acclaim from economic analysts, who see it as a signal of Botswana’s serious commitment to prudent fiscal management and attracting top-tier global investment expertise.

Farouk is a Group Executive Director and Vice Chairman, Africa for Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group.TGI is a global conglomerate operating in 13 countries across Africa, the Middle East and Asia in various business verticals such as Food and Agribusiness, FMCG, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services.

Farouk is Chairman of some of the TGI Group companies including WACOT Rice and Union Bank – Nigeria’s second oldest bank.

He was also the Chairman of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and sits on the boards of Corporate Council on Africa and Africa Business Coalition on Health.(www.amatropics.com)

 

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