At a high-level conference organized by the Lagos Business School (LBS) Breakfast Club, important players from Nigeria’s business and policy community discussed the strategic steps required to reposition the nation’s manufacturing industry for sustained growth.In light of changing macroeconomic and policy conditions, the private discussion brought together senior executives, business executives, and economic experts to examine Nigeria’s route to become a prominent manufacturing and services hub in Africa.In his presentation, Bismarck Rewane, Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), provided an economic backdrop for the discussions. He emphasized the significance of long-term planning and resilience in navigating economic cycles by highlighting important macroeconomic trends, market dynamics, and policy indicators shaping the operating environment for manufacturers. The focal point of the discussion was a fireside chat led by Professor Olawale Ajai of Lagos Business School and featuring Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group. “Challenges and Opportunities for Making Nigeria the Leading Manufacturing and Services Hub in Africa” was the main topic of discussion.
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