Ambassador Tuggar Acknowledge Private Sector's Importance In Shaping WAES

Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar
Foreign Affairs Minister 

..... Reaffirms government’s commitment to working hand-in-hand with the private sector.

.... Says “WAES is not just about policy, it’s about practical solutions. Your voice will shape the outcomes.

As part of the build-up to the West Africa Economic Summit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar convened a powerful Private Sector Roundtable in Lagos on the 4th of June 2025.

Those who attended the roundabout meeting were Top business leaders, who  gathered at the Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, to discuss their role in driving regional economic integration and shaping the agenda for WAES 2025, scheduled for 20–21 June in Abuja.

Amb. Tuggar reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working hand-in-hand with the private sector, stating: “WAES is not just about policy, it’s about practical solutions. Your voice will shape the outcomes.

The Minister encouraged frank conversations around trade barriers, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory challenges limiting growth across the sub-region. 

This Roundtable marks a turning point in how regional collaboration is approached, with businesses at the heart of the vision.