Abuja: The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) and key stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to driving economic transformation and improving financial stability in Nigeria. Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, President and Chairman of the NES Council, made this known during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja to announce the society’s 66th Annual Conference.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the NES, working in collaboration with the African Development Bank and other partners, is focused on turning Nigeria’s fragile economic stability into sustainable, transformative growth. Prof. Adenikinju stated, “The message is clear: while the momentum for economic transformation is visible, it is not yet sufficient. We must turn our fragile economic stability into transformative economic expansion.”
The conference, scheduled for September 8-11, is themed: ‘Rethinking Africa’s Development: Pathways to Economic Transformation and Social Inclusion in a Changing Global Landscape.’ Adenikinju noted that the forum would challenge participants to go beyond inherited assumptions and chart a new roadmap for Africa’s economic and social prosperity. He emphasized that Africa is rich in talent, ideas, and entrepreneurial grit, but the real challenge lies in implementing good policy ideas to bring tangible improvements to people’s lives.
While acknowledging that a single conference may not resolve these complex issues, Adenikinju underscored its potential as a strategic platform to generate evidence-based roadmaps by bringing together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders. He highlighted that the 66th NES Conference aims to provide a space to discuss Nigeria’s pressing economic challenges with experts across various sectors.
Founded in 1957, the Nigerian Economic Society was established by Nigerian scholars as a unified platform for economists and allied social scientists to provide intellectual leadership in navigating economic, social, and political change.