NIMS 2026
About the Summit
Nigeria's Premier Platform for Industrial Workforce Development
The National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) is a high-level Presidential initiative established under the Office of Hon. Adamson Ayinde, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training & Development.
As Nigeria's foremost platform for industrial workforce development, NIMS convenes government leaders, industry, academia, development partners, investors and international organisations to address the country's most pressing workforce challenges and shape the future of industrial growth.
NIMS is a national platform for collaboration, policy development and strategic partnerships that strengthen Nigeria's industrial workforce and position the country for sustainable economic transformation.
Why NIMS?
Nigeria is home to one of the world's largest and youngest populations, presenting an extraordinary opportunity for economic growth. Yet many industries continue to face a shortage of skilled talent, while millions of young Nigerians remain unemployed or underemployed.
Bridging the gap between education, skills development and industry demand is essential to building a competitive industrial economy.
NIMS was established to bring together the people, ideas and partnerships needed to address this challenge. Through meaningful dialogue and practical collaboration, the summit supports the development of policies, programmes and investments that strengthen industrial capability and create pathways to employment, innovation and long-term prosperity.
Our Vision
To establish Nigeria as Africa's hub for industrial talent and innovation, with a world-class workforce capable of driving sustainable economic growth and global competitiveness.
Our Mission
To convene national and international stakeholders to develop, align and implement strategies that transform Nigeria's human capital into industrial capability, creating prosperity for all Nigerians.
What NIMS Delivers
NIMS is designed to translate dialogue into measurable action. By bringing together government, industry, academia and development partners, the summit creates practical outcomes that strengthen Nigeria's industrial workforce and support long-term economic growth. Through NIMS, stakeholders work together to:
Shape workforce development policy
Advance TVET reform
Strengthen public-private collaboration
Promote investment in industrial skills
Encourage innovation and emerging technologies
Build strategic national and international partnerships
Our Journey
2025
The inaugural National Industrial Manpower Summit established NIMS as Nigeria's premier platform for industrial workforce development, bringing together delegates, policymakers, industry leaders and international partners to begin shaping a national agenda for workforce transformation.
2026
NIMS enters its second edition with a renewed focus on implementation. Building on the momentum of the inaugural summit, this year's edition aims to strengthen partnerships, accelerate workforce development initiatives and deliver practical outcomes that support Nigeria's industrial future.