As Nigeria celebrates its 66th Independence anniversary on October 1, 2026, Daily Independent will publish a compendium of essays from 10 financial, economic, and media/journalism experts. The essays will detail the challenges facing Nigeria and propose solutions for the country's malaise. The publication aims to contribute to the national conversation on Nigeria's development and renewal.
The 10 thought leaders contributing to the compendium include Alexander Ayoola Okoh, a Nigerian investment banker and finance expert with a distinguished record in institutional transformation and public-sector reform. Okoh has served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NNB International Bank Plc and Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). He has also served on the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, bringing extensive private-sector and financial expertise to national economic policy discussions.
Dr. Ayo Teriba, a prominent Nigerian macroeconomist, is another contributor to the compendium. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Economic Associates, a Lagos-based research and consulting firm, and serves on the Governing Council of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). Teriba has advised governments, the World Bank, and other international institutions, and has also served on the Vice-President's Board of Economic Advisers.
Mustafa Chike-Obi, a Nigerian investment banker and influential voice on financial-sector reform, is also contributing to the compendium. He has served as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc. Chike-Obi's experience informs national conversations around corporate governance, capital markets, banking stability, and economic resilience.
Dr. Chizor Malize, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC), is a prominent voice on governance, leadership, and economic transformation. Her work focuses on strengthening institutions, promoting ethical leadership, and preparing organisations and economies for a rapidly changing future. Malize has championed innovation, adaptability, and resilience among young Africans.
Other contributors to the compendium include Dr. Muda Yusuf, an economist and founder of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE); Olufemi (Femi) Awoyemi, a leading Nigerian voice in finance, economic policy, and capital markets; and Johnson Chukwu, a respected Nigerian voice on the economy, banking, and capital markets. Their collective expertise will provide a comprehensive roadmap for Nigeria's renewal.
The publication of the compendium on October 1, 2026, marks a significant contribution to Nigeria's Independence anniversary celebrations. The expert roadmap for national renewal aims to stimulate informed discussions and policy debates on the country's development. Key points include the need for institutional transformation, financial-sector reform, and economic resilience.
Key points
- Expert roadmap for Nigeria's renewal to be published on 66th Independence anniversary
- Compendium features essays from 10 financial, economic, and media/journalism experts
- Publication aims to contribute to national conversation on Nigeria's development and renewal
