As Nigeria confronts a rapidly evolving economic landscape marked by fiscal reforms, inflationary pressures and the urgent need for sustainable growth, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has reaffirmed its commitment to shaping the nation’s economic future through stronger leadership, sound governance and evidence-based policy advocacy.
At its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the country’s foremost private sector-led policy think tank reviewed its operational and financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, while setting a renewed course for advancing Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda.
The hybrid meeting, hosted at the NESG Summit House in Lagos and attended virtually by stakeholders, brought together members of the Board of Directors, management, auditors, company secretaries and members of the Group.
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Delivering his address, Mr. Niyi Yusuf, Chairman of the NESG Board of Directors, commended the Board, management and members for their unwavering commitment to promoting national development despite a challenging economic and policy environment. He acknowledged the organisation’s achievements over the past year and reaffirmed the importance of collaborative engagement between the public and private sectors in designing policies that foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
A major highlight of the meeting was the presentation and adoption of the Audited Financial Statements, alongside the Reports of the Directors and Independent Auditors for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. Members also approved the reappointment of PKF Professional Services as the Group’s external auditors for the new financial year and authorised the Board to determine the auditors’ remuneration, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to transparency, accountability and sound corporate governance.
Leadership renewal also featured prominently during the AGM as members considered changes to the composition of the Board of Directors. The Group paid glowing tribute to Mrs. Wonu Adetayo and Mr. Frank Aigbogun, who retired from the Board after more than fifteen years of distinguished service. Their contributions to strengthening the institution and advancing Nigeria’s economic policy dialogue were widely acknowledged and celebrated.
The AGM subsequently approved the re-election of Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Dr. Juliet Ehimuan, Mr. Wasim El-Husseini, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, Mr. Mohamad Darwish, Mr. Demola Sogunle, and Mr. Abubakar Suleiman to continue serving on the Board of Directors.
Members also ratified the appointments of Dr. Owen Omogiafo, OON, Mr. Rohan D’Souza, and Ms. Surrayah Ahmad, who had earlier been appointed to fill existing vacancies. Their addition further broadens the Board’s wealth of expertise across diverse sectors, strengthening the NESG’s capacity to provide strategic leadership and multidisciplinary perspectives on Nigeria’s most pressing economic challenges.
The refreshed Board reflects the organisation’s enduring commitment to excellence in governance and its belief that sustainable economic transformation requires experienced leadership, innovative thinking and strong institutional stewardship.
As the meeting concluded, Board members, management and stakeholders renewed their collective resolve to deepen collaboration with governments, businesses, development partners and civil society. The focus remains on generating practical, evidence-based policy recommendations, fostering constructive public-private dialogue and championing reforms that enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness, resilience and long-term prosperity.
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For more than three decades, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group has served as one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for policy engagement, bringing together government and the private sector to develop solutions to the country’s most critical economic issues. The outcomes of the 2026 AGM reinforce that mission, positioning the organisation to continue driving conversations and reforms that will shape Nigeria’s economic future.
