The Convener of the Nigeria Development and Finance Forum, Jide Akintunde, has stated the need for adequate clarity and complementary policies to bolster investors’ confidence.
Akintunde disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday announcing the NDFF 2024 conference themed ‘The Road to Economic and Social Welfare Transformation’, which has been billed to take place between May 8 and 9 in Abuja.
He said the conference aimed to provide strong backing for a holistic and transformative reform agenda for the Nigerian economy.
Akintunde, who is the chief executive officer of Financial Nigeria, said that over the past months, the new government had embarked on market reforms, which many stakeholders had canvassed for in the last few years to catalyse long-term economic growth and stability.
“In the short term, however, the introduction of market reforms has resulted in economic difficulties for many Nigerians. This policy pivot can help put the economy on the path of long-term stability, sustainable growth, and transformation.
“But there is an urgent need for adequate clarity and complementary policies to bolster investor and market confidence, and provide much-needed comfort for the citizens,” he said.
Akintunde added that the conference would provide actionable insights on how to navigate this road to transformation.
“The overarching aim of the conference is to provide clarity on how Nigeria and Nigerians will transition from the current acute economic, market, and social welfare stress to stability, growth, and progress. NDFF 2024 Conference will provide actionable insights on how to navigate this road to transformation,” he explained.
He added that the conference was strategically timed to be held close to the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He also said that the conference would provide a major platform for the support of the government and a structured interface with industry leaders, civil society leaders, academics, and leaders of international institutions.
“Some of the topics for keynote presentations and panel discussions slated for the conference day one include ‘The Road to Economic and Social Welfare Transformation; Macroeconomic and Financial Stability: Communicating the Outlook; Revitalising Industries and Markets; and Transforming Nigeria’s Population Health: Crowding in Policy, Market, and Social Actions.
“For conference day two, the planning group for NDFF 2024 conference is working with stakeholders and sponsors to host special sessions on the Green Economy and the Blue Economy, as well as showcase the reform agenda and investment opportunities in at least two states of the Federation,” he remarked.
According to Akintunde, the line-up of keynote speakers and high-level panellists for the conference includes eminent Nigerians from the public, private, and social sectors.
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