Dinner SessionsHost: PSPG
Business-Led Investment in Human Capital
Monday, 26 October 2026 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm · Lagos/Osun Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
About this session
Nigeria’s human capital deficits in health, education, nutrition and skills constrain growth, competitiveness and shared prosperity. Government spending alone cannot fully close them. Business must move beyond philanthropy, investing as innovators, employers and partners. Measurable, scalable investment creates talent pipelines and resilient markets. Companies that build people build national prosperity.
Speakers
Presentation
- HCD 2.0 Private Sector Strategy
Panellists
- Ekenem IsicheiDeputy Director, Policy Advocacy, Gates Foundation
- Hajia Rukaiya el-RufaiSpecial Adviser to the President on NEC and Climate Change
- Dr Joe AbahRegional Director for Africa, DAI Global
- William BenthallGlobal Director & Delivery Hero, Glovo
- Oare Ehiemua-OchuiCEO, Impact Investors Foundation (IIF)
Moderator
- Nneota EgbeHead of Abuja Station, News Central