NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL MANPOWER SUMMIT
NIMS 2026
Theme
Unlocking Nigeria's Human Capital for Industrial Transformation: Building Skills, Driving Innovation and Creating Prosperity
- 15th – 16th October 2026
- State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja
Convened by
Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training and Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Where Nigeria's Industrial Workforce Comes Together
NIMS is a Presidential initiative dedicated to developing the skilled workforce needed to power Nigeria's industrial future. It brings together policymakers, business leaders, educators, investors and development partners to tackle the country's most pressing workforce challenges and create practical solutions that support industrial growth.
Building on a Strong Foundation
NIMS 2025 at a Glance
The inaugural National Industrial Manpower Summit established NIMS as a national platform for industrial workforce development, bringing together key stakeholders from across Nigeria and around the world to shape the future of industrial skills and human capital.
“We are no longer introducing the concept. We are executing the vision.”
— Hon. Adamson Ayinde
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training & Development
NIMS 2026
From Dialogue to Action
This year's summit builds on the momentum of the inaugural edition with a stronger focus on implementation, collaboration and measurable impact.
Under the theme "Unlocking Nigeria's Human Capital for Industrial Transformation: Building Skills, Driving Innovation and Creating Prosperity," NIMS 2026 will explore practical strategies for developing the workforce needed to support industrialisation, innovation and long-term economic prosperity.
Expected deliverables include:
National Industrial Workforce Strategy
A comprehensive 10-year roadmap for developing Nigeria's industrial talent.
Policy Recommendations
Actionable recommendations to inform workforce development, TVET reform and industrial skills policy.
Strategic Partnerships
New collaborations between government, industry, academia and international development partners.
… and more
Distinguished Voices, Coming Soon
We're curating a distinguished lineup of national and international speakers for NIMS 2026. Confirmed speakers will be announced in the lead-up to the summit.
In the meantime, explore the leaders, policymakers and industry experts who contributed to the success of our inaugural summit.
View NIMS 2025 SpeakersMeet the Leaders Shaping Nigeria’s Industrial Future
From trailblazing entrepreneurs to global policy experts, NIMS 2025 brings together a powerhouse lineup of speakers.
Abba Abubakar Aliyu
MD/CEO, Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
Wale Tinubu, CON
Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC
Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna FCA, CFA
MD/CEO, Access Bank Plc.
Dr. Zacch Adedeji
Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS)
Amb Nura Abba Rimi
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bamanga Usman Jada
Managing Director and Chief Executive, Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority Nigeria
Partner With NIMS
NIMS provides organisations with a unique opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, industry leaders, investors, development partners and the wider industrial ecosystem.
NIMS offers meaningful partnership opportunities with lasting national impact, whether you're looking to showcase innovation, build strategic relationships or support workforce development.
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