PeacePro has warned that Nigeria holds between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion in stranded assets.
The Foundation for Peace Professionals described this as Africa’s largest dormant capital pool.
Its Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, cited research backing the estimate.
He said nearly $900 billion sits idle in residential properties and farmland.
Additionally, abandoned public buildings are valued at about ₦9.5 trillion nationwide.
Industry reviews also identify over 56,000 stalled projects across key sectors.
These projects are estimated to cost between ₦12 trillion and ₦17 trillion.
Hamzat called the situation a silent economic emergency demanding urgent reforms.
He argued Nigeria lacks activation, not capital availability.
Notably, the upper estimate exceeds five times Nigeria’s nominal GDP.
Meanwhile, infrastructure deficits continue widening despite heavy public borrowing.
Government reports estimate a $2 trillion infrastructure gap over decades.
However, incomplete highways and idle power plants reveal unused investments.
Although installed electricity capacity exceeds 13,000 megawatts, supply remains constrained.
Transmission and distribution challenges limit actual power delivered to consumers.
Furthermore, analysts warn that abandoned projects increase fiscal pressure.
Governments still service debts tied to non-performing infrastructure assets.
With public debt surpassing ₦100 trillion, experts advise asset optimisation.
PeacePro recommends a nationwide audit of dormant projects and properties.
It also urges structured public-private partnerships to unlock viable assets.
Ultimately, activating even 40 percent of stranded capital could boost growth significantly.
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