Experts are set to meet in Lagos to proffer solutions to supply chain issues.
In a statement, the organiser/Managing Director, Pentland Energy Limited, Emeka Eboagwu, said the Nigeria Supply Chain Leadership Summit (NSCLS) would hold on November 14 in Victoria lsland.
He said an expert, Dr. Alban Igwe, would speak on the summit’s theme, “Africa Supply Chain Renaissance: Nigeria’s Path Forward” while the Chief Procurement Officer, MTN Nigeria, Mr Adeola Oduntan, would talk on: “Nigeria at the Crossroads—Protectionism or Pan-African Trade Integration?”
Also, the Executive Vice President, Afreximbank, Ms Kanayo Awani, would discuss the institutional and financial dimensions of “glocalisation” and Chief Procurement Officer, Renaissance Energy, Greg Akhibi, would examine “glocalisation” of energy and infrastructure.
Pentland Energy Limited recently hosted the 2024 Supply Chain Leadership Summit (NSCLS) at the Movenpick Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The event’s Convener and CEO, Mr. Emeka Eboagwu, highlighted its significance as a pivotal force driving innovation within Nigeria’s supply chain industry.
He said: “I am truly thrilled to see each of you here as we embark on this collective journey of transformation.
“We aim to foster collaboration, drive sustainability, and champion leadership excellence across all sectors.
“Our theme: “Leading Nigeria’s Supply Chain Transformation”, signifies a commitment to pioneering advancements that will drive efficiency, build resilience, and inspire innovation.
“The significance of this summit reaches far beyond this room. By enhancing Nigeria’s Supply Chain landscape, we can improve efficiency, reducing costs and increasing productivity across industries, enhance competitiveness, empowering Nigeria businesses to excel on the global stage, generating jobs, creating employment opportunities and nurturing talent, Drive economic growth, blustering Nigeria’s development, and attract foreign investment, providing a vital boost to our economy.
“The supply chain sector globally is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, evolving trade dynamics, and the growing demand for sustainability.
“In Nigeria, the supply chain industry faces unique challenges such as infrastructural deficits, regulatory hurdles, and fragmented logistics systems, which have hindered its full potential.
“Several attempts have been made to improve the efficiency of Nigeria’s supply chains, but these efforts have often been siloed and short-term,” he said.
Eboagwu noted that the summit aims to shape the future of supply chain management in Nigeria
“This summit, however, aims to bring a holistic and strategic approach to addressing these challenges.
“By gathering industry leaders, experts, and key stakeholders, the Nigeria Supply Chain Leadership Summit seeks to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and chart a clear path towards creating resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply chains that will support Nigeria’s economic growth and global competitiveness.”
