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Official Opening Keynote Speech by Her Excellency, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Hon. Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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.
Panel Discussion: Economic Management in an Emerging Economy
• 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.
Panel Discussion: Recovery and Growth in Critical Sectors of the Economy
• 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.
Panel Discussion/Fire Side Chat: “Navigating Macroeconomic Challenges in the Nigerian Landscape: Security, Mobility, Stability and the Future of Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria.”
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.
Concurrent Sector Breakout Sessions
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.
Focused B2B Investment Matchmaking Sessions
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.
Discussion: innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship
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).









