The summit serves as a vital platform that brings together a diverse and influential array of voices from various sectors, including government, industry, academia, and international development. These key stakeholders are all dedicated to collaborating and contributing to the ongoing efforts to shape the future of Nigeria’s industrial workforce, ensuring it remains robust and responsive to the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy.
His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), is set to inaugurate NIMS 2025 with a landmark address that will emphasize the critical importance of manpower development. He intends to highlight this initiative as a national priority, aiming to galvanize support and action from all sectors of society to ensure the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s workforce.
Keynote Speaker
His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Hosts
Distinguished Senator John Owan Enoh
Minister of State for Industry
Alhaji Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi
Minister of Labour and Employment
HON. Adamson Oluwatosin Ayinde. MBA, AMNIM, CNA
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training and Development
Amb Nura Abba Rimi
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Institutional Speakers
Wale Tinubu, CON
Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC
Dr Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin
Director-General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
Dr Olasupo Olusi
Managing Director, CEO Bank of Industry (BOI)
Dr. Zacch Adedeji
Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS)
Mr. Faleye Oluwaseun Mayomi
Manging Director/CEO, Nigeria Social Industrial Trust Fund (NSITF)
Dr. Charles Odii
CEO/Director General, SMEDAN
Mr. Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin
Director General, NADDC
Bamanga Usman Jada
Managing Director and Chief Executive, Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority Nigeria
Abba Abubakar Aliyu
MD/CEO, Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Lead Panellists and Speakers
Professor Wole Soyinka, GCON
Nigerian Best Author, Playwright and Poet
Alhaji Aliko Mohammed Dangote, GCON
Founder and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Group
Chief (Dr.) Razaq Akanni Okoya, CON
Owner and Founder, Eleganza Group of Companies
Mr Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu, CFR, CON
Founder and Chairman, Heirs Holdings
Alhaji Abdul Samad Isyaku Rabiu, CFR, CON
Owner and Founder, BUA Group
Chief Dr. Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, CON
Founder and CEO, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing
Dr. Stella Chinyelu Okoli, MON, OON
Founder and Group Managing Director, EMZOR
Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna FCA, CFA
MD/CEO, Access Bank Plc.