NESG Re-elects Directors, Appoints New Board Members

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in a hybrid format at the NESG Summit House in Lagos. During the meeting, seven directors were re-elected, and three new board members were ratified to fill existing vacancies.

The board members re-elected include Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Dr.

Juliet Ehimuan, Mr. Wasim El Husseini, Mr.

Segun Ogunsanya, Mr. Mohamad Darwish, Mr.

Demola Sogunle, and Mr. Abubakar Suleiman.

The newly appointed members are Dr. Owen Omogiafo, Mr.

Rohan D'Souza, and Ms. Surrayah Ahmad.

The AGM also acknowledged the retirement of Mr. Wonu Adetayo and Mr.

Frank Aigbogun, who did not seek re-election after 15 years of service. Chairman Mr.

Niyi Yusuf commended the board for its dedication to promoting national development despite economic challenges and urged stakeholders to remain committed to the NESG's mission of driving sustainable development through evidence-based policy advocacy and public-private dialogue.