The WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2025 is set to hold on November 21, 2025, at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, Lagos.
The summit will bring together top experts from the public, private, and academic sectors to address the pressing issue of low productivity in Nigeria.
Among the confirmed speakers include Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director/CEO, Bank of Industry (BoI); Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN); and Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, Director General, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA).
Dr. Abidemi Adegboye from the University of Lagos will deliver a researched paper on why Nigeria’s economy has been trapped in low productivity.
The nominations portal for the WES 2025 Awards For Outstanding Economic Impacts has closed, and winners will be presented with Certificates For Outstanding Economic Impacts during the summit.
The summit aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss evidence-based policies to generate jobs, curb economic loss, and boost earnings in low-productivity activities.
It will also focus on creating a stable macro environment, promoting trade facilitation, and ensuring skills alignment with the economy’s needs.
The summit will attract top corporate institutions, government agencies, and private bodies responsible for various sectors, including manufacturing, oil and gas, agriculture, banking, and ICT.
Segun Adeleye, President/CEO, World Stage Limited, said, “One of the biggest challenges facing Nigeria’s economy is low productivity.
“Even though many are working, almost half of Nigerians are estimated to be poor, living below the national poverty line… WES 2025 will provide a template to discuss evidence-based policies to generate jobs that can lift people out of poverty.”
The summit promises to be a hub of opportunity for networking, learning experience, and adapting to new ideas and innovations
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