Abuja: The Federal Government has inaugurated the Joint Planning Committee (JPC) for the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES32), marking a milestone in strengthening collaboration with the private sector for national development. The Minister of State, Federal Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP), Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, inaugurated the committee in Abuja, represented by the Permanent Secretary FMBEP, Dr. Deborah Odoh.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the inauguration underscored the importance of public-private partnerships, which have consistently driven economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development in both advanced and emerging economies. Uzoka-Anite described the NES platform as a successful model of collaboration, demonstrating how government and private sector alignment can advance a shared national vision and deliver impactful policy outcomes.
She commended the members of the committee for successfully organizing the 31st NES, noting the high participation level and quality policy recommendations that emerged from the previous edition. The minister also praised the leadership of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and the FMBEP for their commitment to sustaining the summit’s relevance and effectiveness. Uzoka-Anite announced that NES32 is scheduled for October in Abuja, with preparations already underway.
The joint planning committee has been tasked with planning and executing the summit, with members drawn from both the public and private sectors based on expertise, experience, and commitment to national development. The committee will review outcomes of previous summits, develop a relevant theme, prepare programs, determine budgets, mobilize stakeholders, and produce post-summit reports, including the Green Book.
Uzoka-Anite emphasized the need to engage key stakeholders across federal, state, and local governments, as well as legislative bodies, to ensure broad participation and effective implementation of summit outcomes. The committee will operate under a collaborative framework coordinated by the FMBEP and the NESG to ensure balanced representation.
The Federal Government will ensure strong public sector participation, while urging the private sector to broaden inclusion to institutions such as manufacturers and chambers of commerce. Public sector members of the committee include key institutions such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, Debt Management Office, Nigeria Governors Forum Secretariat, and relevant ministries and agencies.
The minister expressed confidence that the committee’s diverse expertise would deliver a successful summit capable of addressing critical issues and advancing the country’s development priorities. The summit is expected to support the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026-2030 and contribute to achieving the long-term Nigeria Agenda 2050 goals.
Dr. Tayo Aduloju, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NESG, remarked that the summit is a miracle, having overcome institutional distrust and being the longest unbroken public-private dialogue. He stated that the inauguration of the JPC signaled the beginning of a critical process in shaping the summit’s agenda and outcomes.
Aduloju highlighted the urgency of addressing Nigeria’s current economic realities, including slow growth, rising cost of living, unemployment, and widening inequality. He emphasized that NES32 presents a strategic opportunity to deepen reforms, drive inclusive growth, and galvanize collective action toward sustainable national development, commending all stakeholders for their support over the years.