Ruth Aguele
Moderator
who
we are
The Wieg investment summit 2026
The WIEG Investment Summit 2026 is a strategic investment platform convened to unlock a $500 million multi-sector investment commitment dedicated to Nigerian states. The Summit will bring together global investors, DFIs, federal ministries, CEOs, international development agencies, and Nigerian state governments.
This platform is designed to help states:
✓ Attract large-scale investment
✓ Strengthen IGR
✓ Showcase priority projects
✓ Build investor partnerships
✓ Deepen economic competitiveness
Planning team
Abayomi Cole
FMVA-Certified Finance Professional
Barrister Inyang Otoabasi Richard
Legal Practitioner, Corporate, Investment & Regulatory Advisory
Dr. Eke Uka
Development Economist
Ugo Mpamugo
Web & Digital Experience Specialist
Juwonlo Williams Durojaye
Coordinator
Dr. Amara Chidinma Ezediniru, PhD.
Moderator
Bassey Essien
Lead Consultant
PANELISTS
Farida Yahya
Seasoned Social Entrepreneur
Barrister Chinwe Ogban
Leading Authority on IP Practice
Dr. Eke Uka
Development Economist
Ms. Aisha Rimi
Executive Secretary, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)
Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo
Journalist, Editor, Arts & Culture Advocate
Advisory Board
Wumi Oluwadare
Fashion Professional
Ikeddy Isiguzo
Media Strategist
Florence Otaru
Retired Director in the Federal Ministry of Education
Peter Aghahowa
Director and Lead Consultant at Retirement Insights Consultants Limited
Olayinka Fayomi
Investment Expert & Group Chairman, Foreign Investment Network (FIN)
Wieg Mandate Nigeria Board
Dr. Adetoun
Board Member
Dr. Anita Nwanne
Board Member
Barrister Jennifer Ngozi Ohukwukaene
Board Member
Barrister Ohagba Valentina Chinwe
Board Member
Obianuju Uzokwe
Board Member
Dr. Chris Nwanne
Chair, WIEG Nigeria Mandate