FiBOP 2024 Workshop Sets to Chart Path for Nigeria’s Economic Growth

This weekend, October 18-20, 2024, the Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) will host its highly anticipated capacity-building workshop at the Orchids Hotel in Lekki, Lagos.

The event promises to be a game-changer for Nigeria’s economic growth, with a focus on “Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Ecosystem.”

The workshop will bring together industry policymakers and financial experts to discuss and provide solutions for Nigeria’s economic growth, particularly in the financial space.
Keynote speakers include Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr. Bello Hassan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service, CGC, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi

Nigeria’s financial system has undergone significant transformation through digitalization, resulting in faster transactions, increased convenience, reduced costs, and improved financial savings.
Digitalization has also enhanced access to financial services, security, transparency, and financial inclusion.
However, with the growing demand for digital services, innovation for sustainability has become crucial, requiring a robust infrastructure base for innovation to flourish.
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the man who heads the apex regulatory institution in the Nigerian Capital Market is a renowned expert in economics, finance, and risk management,. He will share his expertise on Nigeria’s economic growth anchored on digitization.
He possesses an impressive academic background, including a Ph.D. in Economics from Nile University of Nigeria, and various certifications from prestigious institutions globally.
Mr. Bello Hassan, a seasoned professional with expertise in accounting, business continuity management, and banking, will also provide valuable insights.
His academic credentials include a degree in Accounting and an MBA from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a Diploma in Business Continuity Management from Coventry University, UK.

CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi graduated from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (Now Obafemi Awolowo University), with a Bachelor of Science in International Relations. He also obtained a Master of Communication Science from USI, Lugano, Switzerland.

He has attended several National and international courses such as Strategic Leadership and Management Development at the World Customs Organisation, in Brussels and Mastering Trade Policy at Harvard University o mention but a few.

FiBOP aims to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s digital economy and financial ecosystem development, ensuring the country is well-positioned to leverage digital innovation opportunities as well as strengthen its infrastructure base for efficient financial operations.
The World Bank’s recent approval of a financing package to support Nigeria’s economic stabilization and growth efforts underscores the potential for Nigeria to overcome its development challenges and achieve its potential as an economic powerhouse.
The FiBOP workshop promises to be an impactful event, gathering financial experts and other stakeholders to discuss critical issues and shape the future of Nigeria’s financial landscape.
It’s a must-attend event for those interested in Nigeria’s digital economy and financial ecosystem growth.