NESG Advocates for State-Level Economic Strategies in Nigeria

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is advocating for the development of state-level strategies to unlock Nigeria’s growth potential, emphasizing that national prosperity relies on building competitive economies across all states rather than concentrating on a few cities. This initiative is the focus of the “Scale Nigeria” sub-theme at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32), scheduled for 26 and 27 October 2026 in Abuja.

The summit's overarching theme is “Growth that Works: Delivering Jobs, Productivity and Shared Prosperity.” The NESG highlighted that a limited number of states and cities, such as Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Port Harcourt, dominate the country's economic activity, leaving many regions economically marginalized despite their resources. The NESG proposed that each state should develop unique strategies based on its strengths, such as rice production in Kebbi and Niger, horticulture in Plateau, and tourism in Cross River.

The NES #32 will address regional value chains, subnational investment climates, and infrastructure needs to foster a more distributed economy.