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Activity: Delegate check-in, distribution of summit materials, light refreshments, informal networking.

Welcome Address by WIEG Nigeria National President- Dr. Chris Emeka Nwanne
Welcome Address by WIEG Group President, Dr. (Prof) Muhammed Fathulah.
Introduction of Day Chairs

WIEG SMART City Project: The Unveiling (WIEG Group President, Dr. (Prof) Muhammed Fathulah, WIEG Nigeria National President- Dr. Chris Emeka Nwanne, Special Guest of Honour, and Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Hon. Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

• Moderator: Borja Cortés Martínez, Project Director and Country Editor at The Business Year
• Panelists (Proposed):
• Mr. Femi Awofala, Founder/CEO of The African Catalyst (TAC).

Discussion Points: Current macroeconomic policies, inflation management, fiscal reforms, foreign exchange stability, and strategies for sustainable growth.

Activity: Networking among delegates, speakers, and public officials.

• Moderator- Mr. Femi Awofala, Founder/CEO of The African Catalyst (TAC).
• Panelists (Proposed):
• Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi CEng MIMechE, Director General Energy Commission of Nigeria,
• Hon Aminu Suleiman Takuma, Honourable Commissioner for Investment, Niger State

Discussion Points: Specific government plans and investment opportunities in key sectors driving Nigeria's recovery and long-term growth.

Moderator: Ms. Ruth Aguele, NTA News caster/Presenter, Anchor Panelists (Proposed):
• Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn.
• The State Director of Security, Department of State Services (DSS), Lagos State.
Discussion Points: Addressing perceived risks, policy consistency, regulatory stability, and strategies for de-risking investments in Nigeria.

Activity: Networking among delegates, speakers, and public officials

Delegates choose one session to attend based on their investment interest.

Session A: “Finance for Investment: Structuring Bankable Enterprises for Sustainable Growth”
Moderator: Ms. Farida Yayha, Chief of Party, Country Director, American Institute for International Policy Makers and Public Administrators
Panelists:
Mr. Bambo Adebowale. Dean, The FATE School
Dr. John Isemede, former Director General, NACCIMA.
Dr. Hasnizal Bin Hassan JP, Vice President of the Tengku Jaril Sulaiman Foundation, Malaysia.

Focus: Access to capital, investment structures, foreign and local content financing, and opportunities for co-financing across various sectors.

Session B: Technology and Innovation: The Next Big Thing in Nigeria
• Moderator: Ms. Ruth Aguele, NTA News caster/Presenter, Anchor
• Panelists: Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi CEng MIMechE, Director General, Energy Commission of Nigeria,
Focus: Fintech, Agritech, Healthtech, Edutech, Proptech, AI, emerging technologies, and the policy environment supporting digital transformation.

Session C: Creative Economy – The Next Frontier for Investment
• Moderator: Ikeddy Isiguso, Editor-in-Chief, Momentum Africa.
• Panelists:
• Ambassador (Dr.) Queen Blessing Ehigueson, President, AMP
• Kodichi Anigbogu Esq - Partner at Jackson, Etti & Edu, a leading firm in the field.
• Wumi Oluwadare (Wumi O), Fashion Designer/Consultant

Focus: Investment opportunities in film production, music, fashion, digital content creation, gaming, and the legal framework for IP protection.

Session D: Closing the Power Gap through Energy Transition and Innovation
• Moderator: Ruth Aguele, Broadcaster
• Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi CEng MIMechE, Director General, Energy Commission of Nigeria,
Focus: Opportunities in solar, wind, hydro, gas infrastructure, mini-grids, energy efficiency, and the policy framework for energy transition.

Activity: Brief recap of key takeaways from plenary and breakout sessions, announcement for Day 2 program.

Activity: Delegates arrive, light breakfast, informal networking.

Activity: Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between Nigerian project owners/businesses and international investors.
Facilitation: WIEG Nigeria and Government Teams will oversee and facilitate these meetings, providing support for initial
discussions and potential MOUs.
Goals: Explore specific investment opportunities, discuss terms, identify potential partnerships, and initiate due diligence
processes.

Activity: Further B2B engagements, finalization of preliminary agreements, and formal signing ceremonies for MOUs/LOIs.
Highlight: A dedicated area for media coverage of significant MOU signings.

Format: Interactive session/workshop.
Speaker: by a Leading Innovation, Entrepreneurial, and Business Expert
Focus: Practical strategies for fostering innovation, scaling businesses, navigating the Nigerian entrepreneurial ecosystem, and
attracting growth capital. (Open to all delegates interested).

Speakers: WIEG Nigeria National President & Government Representative.
Activity: Summary of Day 2 outcomes, commitment to follow-up on investment leads, and expression of gratitude.

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Note: While not explicitly part of the WIEG Summit core agenda, this day is crucial for media leveraging and falls under the Planning Team’s mandate.