Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar delivers remarks at NES #31 in Abuja, praising the Nigerian Economic Summit Group for its three-decade role in shaping Nigeria’s economic policy
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has commended the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) for its longstanding role in promoting policy innovation, inclusive dialogue, and economic reform over the past three decades.
Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #31) in Abuja, Ambassador Tuggar described the NESG and the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as “central institutions” in shaping Nigeria’s economic trajectory since the early 1990s.
A Platform for Reform and National Dialogue
In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar praises the NESG for fostering constructive engagement between the public and private sectors, adding that its consistent policy advocacy has been vital to Nigeria’s economic progress.
“The NESG has remained a credible platform for democratic dialogue and evidence-based policymaking. Its commitment to partnership and innovation continues to drive Nigeria’s reform agenda,” Tuggar stated.
The Reform Imperative
The Minister endorsed this year’s summit theme, “The Reform Imperative: Building a Prosperous and Inclusive Nigeria by 2030” describing it as both timely and aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He noted that the administration’s bold reforms are already restoring macroeconomic stability and reviving investor confidence, while beginning to impact citizens’ daily lives through improved access to opportunities and stronger economic governance.
“These reforms are beginning to yield results across key sectors, reaffirming our collective resolve to build a resilient and inclusive economy,” Tuggar said.
History of NESG
Since its establishment in 1993, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has served as a leading non-partisan think-tank driving collaboration between government, business, and civil society to design and implement strategies for sustainable development.
The NES #31 Summit, which brings together national and international stakeholders, focuses on accelerating reforms that will position Nigeria for shared prosperity by the year 2030.
Writing by Sharon Adetinuyo
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