The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s Centre for Financial Studies in collaboration with B. Adedipe Associates Limited will hold a roundtable session on ‘7th National Economic Outlook: Implications for Businesses in Nigeria in 2021’ on January 19, 2021.
CIBN’s spokesman, Nelson Olagundoye, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
According to the statement, the annual event is aimed to engage all stakeholders in key sectors of the country’s economy.
The forum would also discuss topical and emerging issues in the banking industry and economy and their implications for businesses, he stated.
“The seventh edition is particularly significant as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on key sectors of the economy in 2021 will be examined. Furthermore, avenues on how businesses in key sectors can survive and grow despite the rough terrain will also be tackled,” the CIBN spokesman noted, adding that the virtual event will feature selected subject matter and experts who will share insights on the preceding year and practicable solutions for businesses in the current year.
Olagundoye added, “Subject matter experts featured include Chairman, Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Dr. Doyin Salami, who will deliver the keynote address.
“Others distinguished panelists are Director General, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Ayoola Olukanni,, Chief Executive Officer, AFEX Commodity Exchange, Ayodeji Balogun, Divisional Chief Executive, Interswitch, Akeem Lawal, and Managing Director/CEO, Infinity Paint International Limited, Johnson Seinde Samuel, among others will participate.”
