Growth that Works:
Delivering Jobs, Productivity and Shared Prosperity
Nigeria's Most Influential Economic Conversations
Nigeria is at a critical economic juncture. Landmark reforms including exchange rate unification, fuel subsidy removal, and banking sector recapitalisation have begun reshaping the economic landscape. But stabilisation alone is not enough.
The 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#32) is positioned as a platform to move the national conversation beyond reform implementation toward outcome delivery. It provides an opportunity to align public and private sector priorities, identify pathways for translating reforms into tangible economic results, and define the actions required to ensure that growth works for all Nigerians.
For over three decades, this is where leaders across government, business, and global institutions come together to shape the nation's economic direction.
Five Pillars of Action
NES #32 adopts a performance-driven lens to dissect Nigeria's development priorities across five actionable policy dialogue tracks.
Work Nigeria
Building a job-rich economy and strengthening labour absorption
Produce Nigeria
Driving productivity, investment, industrialisation, and value creation
Invest Nigeria
Delivering investment, shared prosperity, welfare, and social protection
Secure Nigeria
Restoring safety, stability, and confidence for economic activity
Scale Nigeria
Expanding growth across states, sectors, and communities
Stabilisation alone is not enough. Nigeria must convert reforms into jobs, productivity, and shared prosperity at scale.
Summit Pillars
Three interdependent pillars that align with the core mandate of “Growth that Works.”
Productivity
“How do we make it cheaper and more efficient to produce in Nigeria?”
Human Capital
“How do we ensure every Nigerian has the skills and the job to earn a living?”
Resilience
“How do we protect our growth from shocks and ensure it reaches everyone?”
Summit Speakers
Leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society shaping Nigeria's economic future.
H.E Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President
Federal Republic of Nigeria
H.E. Kashim Shettima
Vice President
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Mr Taiwo Oyedele
Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy
H.E. Sen Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
Minister of Budget & Economic Planning
Mr Yemi Cardoso
Governor
Central Bank of Nigeria
Dr. Jumoke Oduwole
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
Mr. Olaniyi Yusuf
Chairman
Nigerian Economic Summit Group
Ms. Amina Maina
Vice Chairman
Nigerian Economic Summit Group
Mr Boye Olusanya
Vice Chairman
Nigerian Economic Summit Group
Prof Stefan Dercon
University of Oxford
Professor of Economic Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, and a leading voice on development economics and growth policy.
View Full ProfileSummit Objectives
NES #32 is expected to generate a stronger national consensus around the strategic imperative of transitioning Nigeria from stabilisation-led recovery toward investment-, productivity-, and jobs-led growth.
Drive jobs-rich growth by unlocking opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure and the digital economy
Raise productivity and competitiveness through improved infrastructure, innovation and regulatory efficiency
Strengthen the investment climate to attract domestic and foreign investment
Advance human capital to align skills with labour demand
Ensure inclusive prosperity by reducing poverty and expanding opportunities across regions
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