Renowned economic policy expert, former Vice President of the World Bank (Africa Region), and ex-Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, will speak at the Opening Plenary Session of the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (NBA-AGC), delivering a thought-provoking discourse on the theme “It’s the Economy, Stupid!”
Scheduled for Monday, 25th August 2025, from 10:30 am to 12:30pm, the session promises to be a defining conversation on Nigeria’s economic trajectory amidst recent monetary and policy shifts.
The phrase, originally coined during Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, underscores the power of economic performance in shaping public opinion, trust in governance, and electoral choices.
Dr. Ezekwesili will dissect the growing influence of economic realities on national stability, citizen welfare, and political legitimacy, arguing that while national security, healthcare, and education are critical, it is the economy that ultimately drives perception and progress.
Her session will focus on key challenges and opportunities within Nigeria’s economy, drawing attention to policy missteps, structural gaps, and innovative pathways for inclusive and sustainable growth.
With her extensive global and local experience, Ezekwesili’s plenary will ignite strategic dialogue among legal professionals, policymakers, and private sector leaders, setting the tone for the rest of the conference.
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