NESG Appoints Dr. Nonny Ugboma as Executive Director

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has appointed Dr. Nonny Patricia Ugboma as its Executive Director, Policy and Programmes & Chief Summit Officer, effective August 3, 2026.

This appointment was approved by the NESG Board of Directors. In her dual role, Ugboma will lead the NESG’s policy programming, public-private dialogue, and major programmes, while overseeing stakeholder engagement and the implementation of summit and policy recommendations.

Ugboma has over 25 years of experience in finance, telecommunications, corporate social investment, and sustainable development. Prior to joining NESG, she worked at MTN Nigeria, starting as a Business Planner and Financial Analyst in 2003 and later serving as Executive Secretary of the MTN Nigeria Foundation from January 2009 to March 2021.

Her leadership in social investments has impacted approximately 850 project locations across Nigeria. Ugboma holds a PhD in Innovation and Public Policy from the University College London Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose.