Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) has participated in a summit hosted by the Federation of Kenya Employers, Business Africa Employers’ Confederation, International Labour Organisation (ILO) & the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) meant to champion business growth and digital economy on the continent.
 
The event brought together business leaders, policymakers, and global experts to shape the future of work in Africa. The summit was the gathering of employers in Africa and arguably the biggest investment and networking platform for all African nations.
 
Speaking at the summit, the President of NECA, Dr Ifeanyi Okoye, mni, noted that African businesses needed to continue to innovate to reposition for the ever-changing workplace.

Also speaking at the Summit, the Director-General, NECA, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, stated that digital economy and skills development would be a fundamental factor in driving enterprise sustainability and competitiveness, adding that governments across Africa must be deliberate and focused on providing a hospitable environment for digital entrepreneurs to thrive.
 
Key takeaways at the opening ceremony included the need for African businesses to take advantage of their comparative advantage to drive growth and sustainable development; the imperative to upscale the conversation on productivity through focused and strategic vocational training interventions; and the need to proactively leverage the opportunities of the platform economy through growth-focused legislations and regulations for the greater good of Africa.
 
Other guests and speakers at the event included the Deputy President of Kenya, KithureKindiki; the ILO Director-General, Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo; and the President of the International Organisation of Employers, Ms Jacqueline Mugo.