The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) says it plans to have several discussions with the candidates for president in 2023 about the Nigerian economy as part of its commitment to the country's growth.
Laoye Jaiyeola, CEO of NESG, said in a statement that the dialogue is also a part of the group's commitment to offering an economic foundation for democracy.
The goal, according to Jaiyeola, was to highlight conversations on the path to a united and thriving Nigeria.
“Nigeria is at a decisive point in its history and as we count down to the 2023 polls, it is critical, like never before, to nudge Nigerians towards making informed voting choices.
“The challenge before us, therefore, is to ensure the evolution of a process towards a leadership with a broad knowledge of the issues and the political will to steer the ship of our great nation towards shared economic prosperity.
“In a bid to live up to our mandate to foster the establishment of an economic foundation for democracy, we will actively seek independent direct engagements with the presidential candidates.
“The engagement will dwell on critical economic policy reform issues and prescriptions, in the national interest,” he said.
The CEO said that the presidential dialogue series was geared towards sensitising stakeholders and citizens of Nigeria on peaceful, informed and accountable democratic participation.
He added that it would provide a unique platform and opportunity for presidential candidates to discuss their economic agenda in an environment of civil discourse.
“The Presidential Dialogue on Economic Policy will seek to curate content that focuses on the state of the economy and addresses the concerns of the citizens before the 2023 presidential elections,’” he added (NAN)