At the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit, TGI Group hosted a dinner session emphasizing the importance of rural inclusion for Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and national security. The session, themed “Rural Economy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” brought together leaders from various sectors to discuss how rural communities can contribute to economic transformation.
Farouk Gumel, Vice Chairman of TGI Group, highlighted the role of rural inclusion in Nigeria’s economic development, emphasizing the need for stronger collaboration between urban decision-makers and rural entrepreneurs. He called for aligning urban consumption, processing, and financing with rural production to unlock the full potential of these areas.
Other speakers, including Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, stressed the importance of rural inclusion in unlocking Nigeria’s full economic potential and improving national security.
TGI Group continues to advocate for rural inclusion as a strategic imperative for Nigeria’s economic growth, working closely with stakeholders across sectors to drive investments and create opportunities that will unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s rural regions.
