The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) is gearing up to host the 4th edition of the Nigeria Employers’ Summit, scheduled for Wednesday, June 25 to Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Abuja Continental Hotel in Abuja.
Themed “Enabling Sustainable Enterprise in a Transitioning Economy: Aligning Fiscal, Trade, and Regulatory Reforms for Rapid National Development,” the two-day event will address pivotal issues affecting the nation’s economic trajectory, including taxation, sustainability, trade, investment, and regulatory frameworks.
His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, is expected to grace the occasion as the Special Guest of Honour, alongside a lineup of influential leaders from both the public and private sectors.
Speaking ahead of the event, NECA’s Director General, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, emphasized the summit’s significance, describing it as more than just a business gathering. “This summit is a catalyst for redefining Africa’s employment landscape,” he said. “It presents a unique opportunity for CEOs, HR leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech innovators to connect, explore workplace transformation, and help shape the continent’s economic future.”
The summit is expected to draw a distinguished array of speakers and panelists, including:
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Wale Edun, Coordinating Minister of the Economy
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Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior
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Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory
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Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry
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Zachaeus Adedeji, Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service
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Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform
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Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, Director General, Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC)
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Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service
Also expected to speak are several top executives and sector leaders, including:
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Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, DG, NAFDAC
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Olasupo Olusi, MD, Bank of Industry
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Tobi Adeniyi, MD, Unilever Nigeria Plc
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Oyeyimika Adeboye, MD, Cadbury Nigeria
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Tomi Adepoju, Partner, KPMG
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Seun Oni, CEO, AG Leventis
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Victoria Uwadoka, Head of Sustainability, Nestlé Nigeria
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Femi Jaiyeola, Group Chief Compliance Officer, Access Bank
With its ambitious agenda and high-profile lineup, the 2025 Nigeria Employers’ Summit promises to spark vital conversations and deliver actionable strategies for sustainable business growth in Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape.
