The President of the Finance and Business Online Publishers Association (FiBOP), Charles Onwuatogwu, has called for stronger collaboration among government, private sector players, and individuals to drive Nigeria’s ambition of attaining a one trillion dollar economy.
Speaking at the 2025 FiBOP National Conference held on October 18, 2025, at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos, Onwuatogwu said the forum was convened to chart realistic pathways toward achieving sustainable economic growth.
He noted that this year’s theme focused on exploring “one of the most pressing economic ambitions of our time—charting realistic pathways toward achieving a $1 trillion economy for Nigeria.”
His words: “We in FiBOP believe that it is time Nigeria takes its rightful place as an economic giant in the comity of nations, in order to ensure better standard of living for its citizens, reduce brain drain and the ‘jappa’ syndrome to command the desired respect.
“The time to collaborate is now; individuals and corporates must all join hands with government to fast-track the attainment of this objective”.
Onwuatogwu highlighted the participation of the Federal Ministry of Finance, led by the Honourable Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, describing it as a reflection of the strategic importance of the conference in shaping Nigeria’s economic future.
The FiBOP President also expressed appreciation to the association’s partners and sponsors, including the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), NASENI, Cornerstone Insurance PLC, the NGX Group, Nestle Nigeria PLC, and banking partners such as Zenith, Polaris, and Fidelity.
Onwuatogwu reaffirmed FiBOP’s commitment to promoting credible, data-driven reporting and dialogue aimed at supporting national development, urging participants to engage actively and contribute meaningfully to the discussions.
“Our collective engagement here will shape ideas that influence policy and strengthen Nigeria’s path to prosperity,” he added.
Further discussions at the two-day event also focused on diversifying the economy through technology, renewable energy, agriculture, and financial inclusion, with particular emphasis on accountability and sustainable investment.