NIMS 2026
What to Expect at NIMS 2026
The National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2026 will take place on 15–16 October 2026 at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Bringing together government, industry, academia, development partners and international stakeholders, the two-day summit will explore practical solutions to Nigeria's workforce and industrial development challenges.
Expected Deliverables
National Industrial Workforce Strategy
A comprehensive 10-year roadmap to guide the development of Nigeria's industrial talent, align workforce planning with national priorities and strengthen long-term industrial competitiveness.
Policy Recommendations
Actionable recommendations to inform workforce development, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reform, industrial skills policy and broader human capital development.
Strategic Partnerships
New collaborations between government, industry, academia and development partners that accelerate workforce development, knowledge exchange and industrial innovation.
International Collaboration
Stronger partnerships with international governments, multilateral organisations, development agencies and global industry leaders to share best practices, encourage investment and strengthen Nigeria's position within the global industrial ecosystem.
Investment Frameworks
Practical frameworks that encourage investment in workforce development, skills infrastructure, innovation and industrial capacity-building across priority sectors.
Sector Roadmaps
Industry-specific roadmaps that identify emerging workforce needs, critical skills gaps and collaborative opportunities across key sectors of Nigeria's economy.
Who Should Attend?
NIMS 2026 welcomes stakeholders from across Nigeria and around the world who are committed to strengthening industrial workforce development.
Programme Overview
Thursday 15
Presidential Opening & National Dialogue
MORNING- Presidential Opening CeremonyHis Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
- Presidential Keynote Address"Unlocking Nigeria's Human Capital for Industrial Transformation"
- Industry Keynote — Aliko Dangote"Building a World-Class Industrial Workforce"
- Official Opening
- Industrial Innovation & Technology Exhibition
- Technical Paper I: Reimagining Nigeria's Industrial Workforce Development System
- Technical Paper II: AI, Advanced Manufacturing & Future Technologies
- Executive Plenary Panel: The State of Nigeria's Industrial Workforce
- Exhibition Tour & Industrial Innovation Showcase
- Networking Reception
Friday 16
Innovation, Implementation & Commitments
MORNING- Technology & Innovation Keynote — Ridwan Olalere, CEO LemFi"Preparing Nigeria's Workforce for the Global Digital Economy"
- Entrepreneurship & Human Capital Keynote — Tony Elumelu, CFR"From Skills to Prosperity: Building Entrepreneurs & Industries"
- Technical Paper III: From Skills to Industrial Prosperity
- Strategic Roundtable DiscussionsFour parallel sessions on the summit sub-themes
- Presentation of Roundtable Reports
- National Policy Dialogue & Investment Matchmaking
- Partnership & Collaboration Signing Ceremony
- Presentation of Summit Outcomes
- Adoption of NIMS 2026 Communiqué
- Gala Night & Awards Ceremony
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Presidential Opening & National DialogueMORNING
AFTERNOON
| Innovation, Implementation & CommitmentsMORNING
AFTERNOON
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