The 31st Nigerian Economic Summit held in Abuja today, brought together national leaders, industry captains, and development partners to chart a path towards a trillion-dollar economy, with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, in attendance.
With a focus on bold reforms and inclusive growth, the summit highlighted key initiatives and strategies for achieving sustainable economic development.
Declaring the event open, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu underscored the administration’s commitment to bold reforms that will unlock growth, expand jobs, and ensure shared prosperity.
Represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the President noted that with interventions such as a ₦200 billion fund for MSMEs and manufacturers, new fiscal measures to grow domestic revenue, and nationwide infrastructure projects, the government signaled its focus on creating an investor-friendly environment where the private sector can thrive as the engine of inclusive transformation.
The theme of this year’s summit, The Reform Imperative: Building a Prosperous and Inclusive Nigeria by 2030, reflects the urgency of consolidating recent stabilization gains into a trillion-dollar economy that works for all Nigerians.
Signed
Mohammed Manga, FCAI
Director, Information and Public Relations
October 6, 2025
