The inaugural Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 will hold on 20 January at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, and civil society groups to discuss national reputation and investment confidence. The event is organised by the Nigeria Reputation Management Group.
Babatunde Raji Fashola, Former Lagos State Governor, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address, alongside ministers and senior officials from key economic sectors. Sessions will examine the relationship between reputation, reform implementation, and capital inflows.
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Reputation and investment climate
Organisers note that national reputation affects foreign direct investment, trade partnerships, and tourism. While Nigeria has introduced economic reforms aimed at improving transparency and efficiency, perception gaps remain among international investors.
Discussions will explore how strategic communication and consistent policy messaging can support investor trust. Digital tools for measuring reputation and public perception will also be examined.
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Private sector engagement
Representatives from banking, manufacturing, technology, and creative industries are expected to contribute insights on policy consistency and regulatory clarity. Emphasis will be placed on collaboration between the government and businesses to address investor concerns.
Another session will focus on diaspora engagement and its role in trade, remittances, and investment mobilisation.
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Expected outcomes
The summit is expected to produce policy recommendations, including proposals for a national reputation monitoring framework. These outcomes are intended to complement ongoing efforts to attract investment and strengthen Nigeria’s economic position.
Officials from the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment have described the summit as timely, given Nigeria’s focus on growth and diversification in 2026.
