By Providence Ayanfeoluwa & Glory Bassey

Key business and industrial organisations are major stakeholders expected to grace the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria, CICAN 2026 National Workshop and Award Ceremony scheduled to hold on November 19, 2026 in Lagos.

However, Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI Dr. Chinyere Almona; Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir; Director-General of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA Engr. Sola Obadimu; and Founder and President of the Kosofe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Joe Femi-Dagunro are among industry leaders expected to share their perspectives at the event.

According to a statement signed by the National Chairman of CICAN, Taiwo Hassan, the four industry leaders are expected to bring their wealth of experience and institutional perspectives to discussions on the challenges confronting the manufacturing sector, the need to strengthen local production, improve the business climate, attract investment and promote sustainable industrial growth.

He said that their contributions are also expected to enrich conversations on the role of the organised private sector in driving economic diversification, creating employment opportunities, boosting exports, and positioning Nigerian businesses for greater competitiveness in the global market.

Hassan explained that the 2026 CICAN National workshop will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to examine emerging economic realities, exchange ideas, and identify practical strategies for addressing the challenges facing businesses and industries in the country.

He said the workshop will also feature an award ceremony to recognise individuals and organisations whose contributions have made significant impacts on Nigeria’s commerce, industry, and economic development.

The event is expected to attract government representatives, captains of industry, financial institutions, manufacturers, business executives, policymakers, and members of the media from across the country.