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Economic, management and administrative experts will engage in an in-depth discourse on how to revive and accelerate the growth and development of the country as Nigerians continue to grapple with unprecedented hardship.
Addressing journalists in Lagos on the third edition of the National Corporate Governance Summit (NCGS), slated for July 21 and 22 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, the Chairman of the National Organising Committee for the summit, Urum Kalu Eke, affirmed that the discourse would provide an opportunity for deep reflection and charting a path for national acceleration.
Eke, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Centre for Corporate Governance, assured that with sector experts on board, Nigerians can be certain of a better economy, as the outcomes would be communicated to relevant quarters for implementation.
“We understand some things are not rightly done among some public and private officers, but we shall continue to advocate, keep pushing and keep informing Nigerians until we get it right,” he noted.
With the theme, “Implementing Good Governance for Economic Acceleration: Consolidating Public/Private Sector Partnership,” the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Rabiu Olow, maintained that while significant reforms are ongoing to reposition the Nigerian economy, their success will largely depend on the quality of governance underpinning decisions at both public and private sector organisations.
Olow, who is the Co-Chair of the Summit Committee, stressed that the summit, with about 500 expected participants, aims to deepen and consolidate national conversations through more practical, action-oriented programmes.
“The Summit has been carefully designed to move beyond diagnosing governance challenges to identifying implementable solutions that can accelerate economic growth and consolidate collaboration between the public and private sectors.
“Economic acceleration cannot be achieved by government alone, nor can the private sector realise its full potential without effective public institutions. Sustainable development requires trust, collaboration, policy consistency, institutional integrity, and governance systems that inspire confidence among citizens, investors, and development partners alike.”
The FRC boss added that the summit’s sub-themes would examine how governance frameworks can boost state-owned enterprises, enhance board oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, strengthen governance in financial institutions to promote financial inclusion, reinforce Nigeria’s mining governance to unlock exports, and meet governance expectations for a robust credit economy.
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He expressed optimism that the summit would deliver tangible outcomes that would shape governance practices in Nigeria and generate practical recommendations to strengthen governance implementation across public and private sector institutions. It will deepen collaboration among policymakers, regulators and the business community and promote policy dialogue that supports sustainable economic growth.
“We also expect the Summit to strengthen board oversight, enhance governance awareness, improve institutional performance and reinforce investor confidence in Nigeria’s business environment. It aims to advance governance as a strategic driver of economic acceleration and national competitiveness.
“The main objectives of the 2026 Summit are to: consolidate the strategic partnership between public and private sector organisations in the promotion and acculturation of corporate governance in Nigeria. The summit will create a platform for knowledge exchange, policy development and advocacy on governance implementation across entities.
“It will deepen corporate governance understanding, expectations and its application in state-owned enterprises to unlock their full potential. It will improve good governance familiarity, acceptability, and reorientation in the public and private sectors of the nation’s economy, and foster governance practices in the mining sector to unlock its full potential and boost exports in the non-oil sector, as well as explore governance expectations and potential of a credit-based economy,” he guaranteed.
Plenary sessions will examine deepening corporate governance and unlocking the full potential of state-owned enterprises; integrating corporate governance in achieving robust financial inclusion through the role of financial institutions; appraising the governance framework of the mining sector to boost Nigeria’s export potentials; and unlocking the potential of a credit-based economy.
Expected at the discourse are Vice President Kashim Shettima, who will serve as the Special Guest of Honour and declare the event open. The summit will be chaired by Mr Kyari Abba Bukar, Founder/Managing Partner, Trans-Sahara Investment Corporation, while a keynote address will be delivered by Mrs Juliet Amammah, Chairperson of Nigerian Breweries Plc.
Others are Dr Oladele Henry Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development; Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy; Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Trade and Investment; John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State; Adedapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State; Mr Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, Registrar-General/CEO, Corporate Affairs Commission; and Mr Olaniyi Yusuf, Chairman, NESG.
Put together by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoFI), the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), and the IoD Centre for Corporate Governance (IoDCCG), the summit will bring together government officials, regulators, governance professionals, investors, development partners and other key stakeholders to exchange ideas, share best practices and develop practical solutions to governance challenges facing the nation.
