The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has appointed Dr. Tayo Aduloju as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024.
NESG disclosed this a press statement issued today, even as it looks forward to Dr. Aduloju’s visionary leadership as its 6th CEO.
Dr. Aduloju, who currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior Fellow for Economic Policy, Strategy, and Competitiveness, will succeed the esteemed CEO, Mr. ‘Laoye Jaiyeola, upon the completion of his second tenure.
Under Mr. Jaiyeola’s transformational leadership, NESG has taken a quantum leap, utilizing technology and data to promote the inclusive and sustainable growth of Nigeria’s economy while upholding its core principles of a free-market economy, the rule of law, and governance in the national interest.
The Chairman, Board of Directors, NESG Mr. Niyi Yusuf, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Jaiyecia for his dedicated service and impact.
As the incoming CEO, Dr. Tayo Aduloju brings exceptional vision and expertise to NESG. A distinguished scholar-practitioner, economist, policy entrepreneur, and strategist, he has contributed significantly to various reform initiatives, spanning sectors such as aviation. agriculture, finance, governance, maritime and public service.
Dr. Aduloju’s experience includes advising former Presidents Yar’Adua and Obasanjo, as well as spearheading the NESG’s national public-private leadership forums and promoting sustainable development.
With an illustrious academic background as an alumnus of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, University of Oxford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Aduloju possesses the ideal qualifications to lead NESG through its upcoming phase.
He holds several distinguished accolades, including the Walden University 2022 Citizens Award for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. He has earned a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Economic Policy and Public Administration. Dr. Aduloju is also a graduate and alumnus of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, in addition to holding an Executive Certificate in Economic Development from Harvard Kennedy School.
Aduloju is also a fellow of esteemed professional institutions, including; the Chief of Staff Association, the Institute of Strategic Management in Nigeria, and the Institute of Management Consultants in the United States.
Established in 1996, NESG is a non-profit, non-partisan organisation dedicated to advancing economic reform in Nigeria. Through its research, programs, and engagement, NESG has become the leading platform for public-private dialogue, fostering collaboration among the government private sector, and stakeholders. NESG’s commitment to creating a modern, globally competitive, sustainable, inclusive, and open economy remains unwavering.
The organisation remains committed to driving positive change, facilitating crucial reforms, and collaboration to shape a prosperous future for Nigeria.
