LAGOS – Organisers of the 2026 National Corporate Governance Summit (NCGS) have said this year’s edition will focus on strengthening governance standards as a catalyst for accelerating Nigeria’s economic growth through stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, Co-Chairmen of the National Organising Committee, Dr. Rabiu Olowo and Dr. Armstrong Takang, said the summit, scheduled for July 21 and 22 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, would bring together more than 500 participants, including policymakers, regulators, investors, corporate leaders and governance professionals.
The organisers said the summit, themed “Implementing Good Governance for Economic Acceleration: Consolidating Public/Private Sector Partnership,” would move beyond identifying governance challenges to developing practical solutions capable of improving institutional performance and boosting investor confidence.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to declare the summit open, while ministers, governors, regulators and business leaders have confirmed their participation.
The organisers noted that Nigeria’s current economic reforms require strong governance structures to ensure policies are implemented effectively and public institutions remain accountable. They stressed that governance has become a strategic requirement for attracting investment and sustaining long-term development rather than merely meeting regulatory obligations.
They also highlighted the growing importance of collaboration between government institutions and private enterprises, arguing that neither sector can independently deliver the level of economic transformation required to position Nigeria for global competitiveness.
According to the National Organising Committee, discussions during the summit will generate recommendations capable of improving governance practices across key sectors of the economy, including finance, mining, technology and public enterprises.
The summit will feature plenary sessions on governance in state-owned enterprises, artificial intelligence, financial inclusion, mining and the emerging credit economy, with experts expected to identify practical measures that strengthen institutional performance and economic resilience.
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