Event Description

Posted Thu, Jul 25, 2024 1:37 PM

Timeframe: Tue, Aug 27, 2024 10:00 AM - Tue, Aug 27, 2024 12:00 PM

Closing Gaps and Adapting to New Economic Conditions

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has continually emphasized the importance of collaborative action in driving national growth, competitiveness, and stability. As we approach NES #30, the summit's theme, "Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness, and Stability," aims to catalyze deliberations that mobilize leaders toward creating shared opportunities for present and future generations. The summit will focus on crucial themes such as macroeconomic instability, competitiveness, job creation, innovation, and trade. In line with this, the Education Policy Commission (PC) recognizes the vital role of education in achieving these objectives and is organizing a pre-summit event titled "Closing Gaps and Adapting to New Economic Conditions."

Education is the cornerstone of a nation's development, directly influencing its economic and social stability. However, Nigeria's education sector faces significant challenges, including unequal access to quality education, skills mismatch, and the need for greater integration of digital technologies. Addressing these gaps is essential for creating a more inclusive and competitive education system. This pre-summit event will explore how collaborative efforts can foster inclusive development and spur innovation in education, thereby contributing to the broader goals of NES #30. By focusing on fostering inclusive development and igniting innovation and digital evolution, this event will set the stage for actionable strategies that cater to both immediate and long-term educational and economic imperatives.

In alignment with this overarching theme, the education pre-summit event, "Closing Gaps and Adapting to New Economic Conditions," will focus on addressing the significant challenges and opportunities within Nigeria’s education sector. By fostering inclusive development, igniting innovation and digital evolution, and aligning education with employment opportunities, we aim to develop actionable strategies that ensure long-term economic growth and stability. This approach will help bridge the gap between education and the labor market, equipping students with the skills needed for meaningful employment in a dynamic economy.