The Nigeria Development and Finance Forum, NDFF, 2024 Conference, a high-level gathering of public, private, social, and international sector leaders, will hold on May 8 and 9 in Abuja.

The organiser of the parley, Financial Nigeria International Limited, said in a statement that the conference, with the theme “The Road to Economic and Social Welfare Transformation,” was aimed at providing strong backing for a holistic and transformative reform agenda for the economy.

Jide Akintunde, CEO of Financial Nigeria and Convener of NDFF, said: “Over the past months, the new government has embarked on market reforms, which many stakeholders have canvassed in the last few years to catalyse long-term economic growth and stability.

”In the short term, however, the introduction of market reforms has resulted in economic difficulties for many Nigerians.

“This policy pivot can help put the economy on the path of long-term stability, sustainable growth, and transformation. But there is an urgent need for adequate clarity and complementary policies to bolster investor and market confidence, and provide much-needed comfort for the citizens.

“NDFF 2024 conference will provide actionable insights on how to navigate this road to transformation. The conference is strategically timed to hold close to the first anniversary of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, providing a major platform for support of the government and a structured interface with industry leaders, civil society leaders, academics, and leaders of international institutions.

“The overarching aim of the conference is to provide clarity on how Nigeria and Nigerians will transition from the current acute economic, market, and social welfare stress to stability, growth, and progress.”

The line-up of keynote speakers and high-level panellists for the conference includes eminent Nigerians from the public, private, and social sectors.

Also expected to speak at the event is a world-renowned economist from the United States, to be announced soon, to provide global perspectives to the discussions.

Past editions of the conference have successfully held in London, New York, and Washington DC.