Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has convened a Private Sector Roundtable in Lagos to discuss the role of the private sector in driving regional economic integration and shaping the agenda for the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025.
In a bid to promote private sector engagement, top business leaders gathered to discuss practical solutions for regional economic integration and share their insights on trade barriers, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory challenges.
Amb. Tuggar reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working hand-in-hand with the private sector, emphasizing that WAES 2025 is about practical solutions.
The Roundtable provided a platform for businesses to shape the outcomes of WAES 2025, scheduled for June 20-21 in Abuja.
Interested participants are urged register for WAES 2025 via www.waes2025.org. The summit aims to foster regional collaboration, drive economic growth, and promote West Africa’s economic integration.
