By Kabiru Abdulrauf
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Monday declared open the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#31) in Abuja, marking another milestone in the nation’s dialogue on economic transformation and inclusive growth.
The high-level forum, themed “The Reform Imperative: Building a Prosperous and Inclusive Nigeria by 2030,” convened top policymakers, business leaders, legislators, and development partners to chart a forward-looking economic agenda for the country.
Among those in attendance were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; and the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, alongside leading figures from the private sector and the National Assembly.
This year’s summit comes at a defining moment in Nigeria’s development journey, as the Federal Government implements bold fiscal and structural reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy, restoring investor confidence, and driving sustainable growth.
Discussions at the summit are expected to focus on key policy priorities — including macroeconomic stability, industrialization, job creation, digital transformation, and human capital development all central to the government’s Nigeria Agenda 2030 vision.
Organized by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the event serves as a platform for public-private dialogue to align strategies that balance reform imperatives with social inclusion.
Participants will also deliberate on mechanisms to accelerate Nigeria’s transformation by strengthening collaboration between government, business, and civil society to ensure that economic gains translate into real improvements in citizens’ lives.
As the summit unfolds, expectations are high that its outcomes will reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to an inclusive and reform-driven economic agenda, setting the tone for policies that can unlock growth, attract investment, and secure a prosperous future for all Nigerians.
