The Bank of Industry (BOI), African Development Bank (AfDB), Seplat Energy and other major institutions are set to explore strategies for accelerating Nigeria's economic growth at an executive roundtable in Lagos on November 27.
The invitation-only event, organised by The Connectors Code, will bring together business executives, investors and policymakers to examine the role of capital, infrastructure and institutional partnerships in driving sustainable development.
The gathering, tagged The Connectors Code Lagos Executive Roundtable & Impact Intelligence Showcase, is themed “Impact as Evidence of Leadership: Capital, Infrastructure and the Leaders Shaping Nigeria's Next Economic Growth Cycle”.
Participants are expected to include the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; AfDB Regional Climate Head, Dr Olufunso Somorin; LEAP Africa founder, Dr Ndidi Nwuneli; Aruwa Capital Management founder, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes; and Dr Nana Ibrahim of the Nigeria Revenue Service.
The Chief Executive Officer of Rhofurd Energy Limited, Erhomu Ofurhie, said the gathering would emphasise the responsibility of business leaders to demonstrate measurable outcomes beyond commercial achievements.
“Africa's growth story is ultimately a story of leadership, enterprise and our collective ambition to build a more prosperous and resilient continent,” Ofurhie said.
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He added, “What matters is our ability as leaders to move beyond ambition and demonstrate impact through the institutions we build, the opportunities we create and the legacy we leave behind.”
Ofurhie said the roundtable would provide an important platform for exchanging ideas and promoting purposeful leadership.
The Group Head, Oil and Gas, BOI, Gabriel Yemidale, said sustainable economic growth required coordinated investments in productive enterprises, industries and infrastructure.
“At the Bank of Industry, we recognise that sustainable economic growth requires more than access to finance. It requires the development of productive enterprises, resilient industries, enabling infrastructure and the institutional partnerships necessary to translate investment into meaningful economic outcomes,” he said.
Yemidale said BOI's participation reflected the importance of bringing together stakeholders from industry, finance and public policy to identify practical solutions to Nigeria's development challenges.
“Our support for The Connectors Code Lagos Executive Roundtable reflects the importance of bringing together leaders across industry, finance and public policy to examine the opportunities and practical solutions that can accelerate Nigeria's development,” he added.
The programme will feature discussions on energy, infrastructure, development finance and institutional delivery.
The Nigeria Revenue Service is expected to highlight the impact of fiscal reforms and institutional transformation, while the Impact Intelligence Showcase will recognise individuals and organisations translating investments and leadership vision into measurable economic and social progress.
The Founder of The Connectors Code, Nkem Igwe, said the initiative was designed to strengthen strategic relationships and promote leadership accountability.
“The true measure of leadership is the impact it creates, the institutions we strengthen, the opportunities we unlock and the lasting value we contribute to society,” Igwe said.
She added that the organisation aimed to connect leadership intelligence, strategic relationships and access to opportunities.
“Through the Lagos Executive Roundtable and Impact Intelligence Showcase, we are creating a platform to recognise meaningful achievements, exchange perspectives and strengthen the partnerships that can shape Africa's next chapter of growth,” she said.
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