The Acting Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Barr. Charles Chukwuemeka Abana, joined other senior government officials, business executives and development stakeholders at the Nigeria Employers’ Summit 2026 held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to promoting fiscal discipline and supporting Nigeria’s economic reform agenda.
The summit brought together key policymakers, captains of industry and leaders from the public and private sectors to deliberate on strategies for enhancing Nigeria’s economic competitiveness and driving sustainable national development.
Among the dignitaries in attendance was the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, who was represented by the Presidential Adviser to the Vice President on Special Duties and former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr. Aliyu Modibo Umar.
Also present were the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele; the President and Chairman of Council of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye, MNI, OFR; and the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NECA, Mr. Adewale-Smarts Oyerinde, alongside other prominent government officials, business leaders and representatives of the organised private sector.
The summit, themed “Leveraging Reforms and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for Enterprise Competitiveness and Inclusive National Growth,” featured extensive discussions on the role of ongoing economic reforms, sound corporate governance, sustainability and stronger public-private sector collaboration in building a resilient business environment capable of delivering inclusive economic growth.
Barr. Abana’s participation underscored the Fiscal Responsibility Commission’s commitment to advancing fiscal responsibility, transparency, accountability and prudent public financial management in support of the Federal Government’s reform initiatives.
The summit concluded with renewed calls for stronger collaboration between government institutions, the private sector and development partners to implement policies that will enhance enterprise competitiveness, attract investment, create employment opportunities and promote sustainable national development.
