Book now to join the Stellenbosch Business School Alumni Association West Africa Chapter for an engaging evening of Thought Leadership and connection in Abuja, hosted in collaboration with Afreximbank. 

This session explores fiscal policy as a driver of sustainable economic transformation in Nigeria, with a focus on strategies for energy development, human capital investment, and long-term inclusive growth. 

Attendees will gain valuable insights into how policy, finance, institutional leadership, and strategic investment can support economic resilience, unlock opportunity, and contribute to Nigeria’s sustainable development. 

There will also be a Programme Information Session from 17:30 to 18:30 for prospective students to explore Stellenbosch Business School’s postgraduate programmes, flexible learning formats, and the value of studying at a Triple Crown accredited African business school. 

ABOUT THE SESSION 

Nigeria’s economic transformation depends on the ability to align fiscal policy, energy development, human capital investment, and institutional leadership in ways that support inclusive and sustainable growth. 

This thought leadership session explores how fiscal policy can be used to respond to complex economic challenges while strengthening the foundations needed for long-term development. The discussion will examine the role of public finance, energy strategy, education, skills development, investment, and policy leadership in shaping Nigeria’s economic future. 

The conversation will also unpack how leaders across government, business, finance, academia, and civil society can work together to build resilience, expand opportunity, and enable sustainable transformation. 

Attendees will gain perspectives on responsible leadership, development finance, economic policy, energy transition, and the human capital strategies required to support Nigeria’s next phase of growth. 

SPEAKERS 

Prof Charles Adjasi 
Professor Development Finance and Economics 

Prof Charles Adjasi is Professor of Development Finance and Economics and currently Acting Director of Stellenbosch Business School at Stellenbosch University. He previously served as Head and Director of Research, as well as Head of Development Finance Programmes at the school.  

He has 23 years of experience in development economics and finance research, training, and policy advisory in Africa, with extensive experience working with industry, government, and multinational institutions.  

Prof Adjasi has consulted for institutions including the World Bank, UNCTAD, the African Union, Copenhagen Consensus, Afreximbank, and the African Development Bank. His research focuses on development economics and finance, including access to finance, financial market development, capital flows, firm productivity, household welfare, macroeconomic policy interventions, and international trade.  

He holds a PhD from Stellenbosch University, an MPhil in Economics, and a BA Honours in Economics and Political Science from the University of Ghana.  

Prof Eucharia Nwaichi 
Professor: University of Port Harcourt 

Prof Eucharia Oluchi Nwaichi is an internationally recognised Environmental Biochemist, Sustainability Scientist, and Research Commercialisation Advocate. She is a Professor at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and currently serves as Director of Academic Planning, Research and Control.  

In this role, she provides strategic leadership in institutional planning, research coordination, quality assurance, and academic development. She previously served in the Directorate of Exchange and Linkage, contributing to international collaborations and institutional partnerships.  

Prof Nwaichi has received several prestigious honours, including the 2022 John Maddox Prize, the UNESCO–L’Oréal Award, and the Evidence Leadership Award. Her research expertise spans environmental biochemistry, toxicology, phytoremediation, pollution monitoring, sustainability science, and environmental restoration.  

She is a strong advocate for innovation ecosystems and academia-industry-government collaboration, and is passionate about advancing women in STEMM, empowering emerging researchers, and promoting sustainable development through science and strategic partnerships.  
 

Mr Aliyu Salami 
Chief Economic Adviser and Investment Promotion CEO: Kogi State Government 

Mr Aliyu Inda Salami serves as Chief Economic Adviser and Investment Promotion Officer to the Kogi State Government under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. He also serves as the Kogi State SABER Focal Person, representing the state on the World Bank’s $750 million SABER programme for ease of doing business.  

He was inaugurated as Chairman of the Kogi State Economic Advisory Council by former Governor Yahaya Bello in 2022, where he led a 36-member council featuring prominent Nigerians and supported economic reform efforts as the state’s point person.  

His recent achievements include spearheading Kogi State’s push to unlock World Bank SABER funding and welcoming the Bank of Industry’s office to Kogi after 30 years, a milestone aimed at supporting SMEs, youth, and women entrepreneurs.  
 
MODERATOR 
 
 

Mr Boason Omofaye 
Business and Financial Markets Broadcast Journalist  
 
Boason Omofaye is a business and financial markets broadcast journalist, producer, and show anchor with 33 years of experience across newspapers, magazines, radio, and television, including Bloomberg TV Africa, Channels Television, and Arise News Channel.  

Since 1998, he has reported on global and African business news events across the United States, United Kingdom, Middle East, Asia, and the Caribbean, while maintaining a strong focus on frontier Africa reporting. His work has included engagements with business leaders, policymakers, investment experts, market professionals, and government officials.  

Boason is also a speaker and moderator on economic and business issues at local and international events. His professional recognitions include the Pearl Awards Capital Market Journalist of the Year, NIPR Award, African Media Energy Award, and Afreximbank Award for Excellence in Regional Reporting.  

In 2020, he founded Frontier Africa Reports, a pan-African financial markets, business, and economic audio/video streaming platform for a global audience.