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NIMS 2025

Manpower Development: The Bridge Between Potential and Productivity

Nigeria's Inaugural National Industrial Manpower Summit

The inaugural National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) marked the beginning of a national platform dedicated to advancing industrial workforce development in Nigeria.

Convened under the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training and Development, the summit brought together government leaders, industry stakeholders, academia, development partners and international organisations to address Nigeria's workforce challenges and explore practical solutions for industrial growth.

Beyond the conversations, NIMS 2025 established the foundation for long-term collaboration, informed national discussions on workforce development and reinforced the importance of human capital in driving industrial transformation.

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NIMS 2025 at a Glance

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Summit Highlights

Presidential Leadership

NIMS 2025 welcomed high-level government leaders, reinforcing the Federal Government's commitment to industrial workforce development and human capital as a driver of economic growth.

Global Collaboration

Delegates from Nigeria and around the world came together to exchange knowledge, share best practices and strengthen international partnerships.

Meaningful Conversations

Through keynote addresses, panel discussions and stakeholder engagements, participants explored practical solutions to Nigeria's workforce and industrial development challenges.

Strategic Partnerships

The summit strengthened collaboration between government, industry, academia and development partners, laying the groundwork for future workforce development initiatives.

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NIMS 2025 Speakers

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Sen. Kashim Shettima, GCON

Sen. Kashim Shettima, GCON

Vice-President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, MFR

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, MFR

Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Distinguished Senator John Owan Enoh

Distinguished Senator John Owan Enoh

Minister of State for Industry

Amb. Nura Abba Rimi

Amb. Nura Abba Rimi

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Republic of Nigeria

HON. Adamson Oluwatosin Ayinde, MBA, AMNIM, CNA

HON. Adamson Oluwatosin Ayinde, MBA, AMNIM, CNA

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training and Development

Dr. Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin

Dr. Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin

Director-General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF)

Dr. Olasupo Olusi

Dr. Olasupo Olusi

Managing Director/CEO, Bank of Industry (BOI)

Mr. Faleye Oluwaseun Mayomi

Mr. Faleye Oluwaseun Mayomi

Managing Director/CEO, Nigeria Social Industrial Trust Fund (NSITF)

Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin

Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin

Director General, NADDC

Bamanga Usman Jada

Bamanga Usman Jada

Managing Director and Chief Executive, Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority Nigeria

Abba Abubakar Aliyu

Abba Abubakar Aliyu

MD/CEO, Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke

Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke

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