Cardoso and Okonjo-Iweala to lead key economic forum in Abuja
Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, are set to headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja. The event will gather policymakers and economic leaders to discuss strategies for strengthening Africa’s resilience amid global uncertainties. A high-level fireside dialogue between Cardoso and Okonjo-Iweala will be a major highlight. The forum will also feature contributions from other prominent figures in finance, science, and academia.
TLDR
- The 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum will take place at the CBN Headquarters on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, 2026.
- Olayemi Cardoso and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will headline the event, focusing on building Africa’s economic resilience.
- The forum is organised by the Central Bank of Nigeria in collaboration with the Emerging Markets Forum and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa.
- Discussions will address macroeconomic stability, regional integration, financial technology, and policy responses to global economic challenges.
- Other key participants include Taiwo Oyedele, Kingsley Udeh, Indermit Gill, Harinder Kohli, and Adamu Ahmed.
