The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32), with the aim of driving national dialogue on job creation, productivity and shared prosperity.
The Group, in a statement signed by Ayanyinka Ayanlowo, Head, Strategic Communication and Advocacy, noted that while Nigeria, over the past three years, had implemented significant macroeconomic reforms aimed at restoring fiscal sustainability and strengthening economic fundamentals, these reforms have laid an important foundation for long-term growth.
The challenge now, according to the Group, is ensuring that economic progress translates into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens.
It noted that with a population exceeding 220 million people, abundant natural resources, a growing entrepreneurial class, and a youthful workforce, Nigeria has the ingredients required to become one of the world’s leading emerging economies.
“Yet millions of Nigerians continue to face unemployment, low productivity, limited economic opportunities, and vulnerability to shocks. Economic growth remains essential; however, growth alone is no longer sufficient.
” The true measure of progress lies in whether economic expansion creates meaningful employment, strengthens businesses, improves household welfare, and delivers prosperity that is widely shared.
“NES#32 will therefore focus on strengthening the link between macroeconomic reforms and outcomes that matter most to Nigerians: jobs, productivity, income growth, and improved living standards,” the Group stated.
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It also emphasised that to advance the overarching theme, NES #32 will adopt a performance-driven dialogue architecture built around five interconnected sub-themes, including: work Nigeria, produce Nigeria, invest Nigeria, scale Nigeria and secure Nigeria.
These sub-themes, it said, are designed to address the key dimensions of inclusive and sustainable economic transformation.
“To ensure focused and outcome-driven deliberations, discussions at NES #32 will be anchored around three interdependent pillars: Productivity, Human Capital, and Resilience.
These pillars will guide conversations on how Nigeria can improve competitiveness and efficiency, equip citizens with the skills needed for a modern economy, and strengthen social and economic systems capable of withstanding domestic and global shocks.
“The summit, scheduled to hold on 26–27 October 2026 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, is expected to produce concrete policy directions that strengthen the connection between economic reforms, enterprise growth, employment generation, and household welfare outcomes.
“The scale of Nigeria’s economic opportunity requires collaboration across sectors and institutions. Government, the private sector, development partners, academia, labour organisations, civil society, and young people all have critical roles to play in shaping a future where growth delivers measurable benefits for every Nigerian.
“NES #32 provides a unique platform for these stakeholders to engage in evidence-based dialogue, forge strategic partnerships, and develop solutions capable of accelerating inclusive economic transformation,” it added
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