Growth that Works:
Delivering Jobs, Productivity and Shared Prosperity
Nigeria's Most Influential Economic Conversations
Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. Landmark reforms including exchange rate unification, the removal of fuel subsidies, and banking sector recapitalisation have begun reshaping the nation's economic landscape and laying the foundation for long-term stability. Yet, reform implementation alone is not enough. The true measure of success lies in translating these changes into tangible outcomes that improve livelihoods, create opportunities, and drive shared prosperity.
Against this backdrop, the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#32) serves as a vital platform for shifting the national conversation from reform to results. It brings together leaders from government, business, development institutions, and civil society to align priorities, identify practical pathways for converting reforms into measurable economic gains, and define the actions needed to ensure growth delivers meaningful benefits for all Nigerians.
For more than three decades, the Nigerian Economic Summit has remained the country's foremost platform for dialogue, collaboration, and policy direction where national leaders and global partners convene to shape Nigeria's economic future and accelerate sustainable development.

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, NESG

Ms. Amina Maina
Vice Chairman, NESG

Mr Boye Olusanya
Vice Chairman, NESG

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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