Nigeria To Host the West Africa Economic Summit in June 2025

Nigeria will host the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) from June 20 to 21, 2025, at the Abuja International Conference Centre.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, announced this news. He said the summit will bring together leaders, business people, development partners, and young innovators from across West Africa.

The theme for the summit is “Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Region.”

Ambassador Tuggar explained that the summit will help West African countries work together to grow their economies and create more jobs. He said Nigeria is committed to building a stronger and more peaceful region.

The summit will support important goals, including:

Making trade between African countries easier

Improving transport and logistics

Supporting small businesses and new ideas

Building better roads, power, and digital networks
There will be special sessions for Heads of State and top business leaders to discuss plans for the future. The event will also help connect businesses with government leaders to make big investment deals.

More than 100 small and medium-sized businesses will show their projects at the summit. This will help companies find new partners and attract more investment.

Young people are an important part of WAES 2025. There will be art exhibitions, innovation pitches, and leadership panels to highlight the talent and creativity of West African youth.

With this summit, Nigeria is showing its commitment to helping West Africa become more united, successful, and open for business.