A National Dialogue on the State of the Nigerian Economy featuring an array of distinguished professors as speakers, holds on Friday, June 26th, 2026 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The dialogue is being convened by the organisers to celebrate the 72nd birthday of renowned Scholar of Economics and Public Policy, Prof Akpan Hogan Ekpo, who will also deliver the keynote address at the event.
Apart from the keynote speaker, six other discussants will also focus on different areas of the country’s economy. Prof Chikanele Asuru will discuss “Monetary and Physical Issues, Labour Market Performance, Poverty and Inequality, 2015 to Date.”
Prof Emmanuel Onwioduokit will speak on “Nigerian Debt Profile and Management 2015 to Date” while Prof Trenchard O. Ibia will talk on “Food Security in Nigeria: Highlights of the State of Agriculture and the Imperatives for Action.”
Other speakers scheduled to lighten up the event include: Prof Isongesit Solomon, who will discuss “Agriculture: Livestock in Perspective.” Prof Etim Frank will be speaking on “Governance Since 2015 and Growth Trajectory till Date” while Prof Ndubuisi Nwokoma speak on “Manufacturing and Industrial Output: From 2015 to Date.”
