Mr. Aganga remains one of the most regarded investor influencers for Nigeria, based on his extensive experience both internationally & domestically, and his track record in and out of government.

Initiated several policies to diversify the Nigerian economy towards making Nigeria less import dependent and creating jobs.

Recorded major milestones as the FGN Minister of Trade & Investment which include: a) Turning manufacturing into the second fastest growing sector in the Nigerian economy [Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS)] b) Mobilized strategic investment and expansions in key strategic sectors where Nigeria was previously import dependent such as (sugarcane to sugar policy), sugar, auto, Petro chemical, refinery, fertilizer and cement.

[1] His professional career extends over four decades, holding a number of leadership positions both within the private and public sector.

Mr. Aganga was previously a Managing Director with Goldman Sachs in London, working in prime brokerage, covering Hedge Funds.

[3] In July 2011, Aganga was redeployed by the president to the new Ministry of Trade and Investment, to make way for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to return as the Nigerian Minister of Finance.

[7] In October 2011, Aganga, the Nigerian minister for Trade and Investment announced that rice importation in Nigeria will soon by the end of 2014.

In December 1980, Shagari created a Presidential Task Force (PTF) on rice, and it was named the Nigerian National Supply Company to issue allocations to customers and traders.

In January 1984, the Military regime of Muhammadu Buhari disbanded PTF on rice and importation was placed under general license restrictions.

In October 1985, a few months after Major General Ibrahim Babaginda appointed himself as President of Nigeria, he imposed a ban on the importation of rice (and maize).

In 1995 the import ban on rice was removed by the then military President of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha, because local suppliers failed to meet demand.

Aganga responded by saying President Jonathan had set aside N1 billion (Naira) to start new office, for workers of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Government.

[14] In November 2011, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, conferred on Olusegun Aganga, the National Honour, Commander of the Order of Niger (CON).