A leadership expert and development strategist, Mfon Ekpo, has emphasised the need to create alternative wealth systems capable of transforming Nigeria’s economy

She said this would be the crux of the upcoming conference title, ‘The Blueprint of How,’ scheduled to be held in Abuja for its 8th Year edition, from November 14 to 17, 2024, themed, ‘The Money Edition.’

The conference is designed to empower individuals with the tools to turn their ideas into impactful, sustainable ventures that drive economic and social change. Commenting on the event, Ekpo, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Discovery Centre, and the founding partner of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, said the conference is a movement to empower individuals with clarity, direction, and actionable plans needed to create sustainable and impact-driven ventures.

According to her, as Nigeria is currently ranked the 15th largest crude oil producer in the world, the country and its various producing sectors should be categorised by a diversity of players with significant investments, infrastructure and products that drive the economy and the social welfare of its citizenry. But that expectation is still unrealised with the country facing its highest inflation rate since 1996, intensifying a general sense of frustration and despair.

“Now, more than any other time in our history, we need to find innovative ways to create wealth to respond to these issues and empower people to produce innovative wealth capable of triumphing over prevalent economic indices. Since its launch in 2016, the ‘Blueprint of How’ has been a beacon of empowerment for both men and women across Africa.