At Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Breakfast Meeting, Industry Players Look Forward To A Rewarding 2026

In his opening remarks, the Consul General of France in Lagos, Laurent Favier, stressed that “Nigeria’s economic landscape in 2026 presents both opportunities and challenges, urging business leaders to exercise agility and foresight in our strategic decisions. The French government, acknowledging the potential here, continues to foster a sustainable partnership. Agencies like Agence Française de Développement, the French Development Bank, are investing in transformative projects that enhance resilience and sustainable development, while Business France and the Chamber actively promote French investment in Nigeria.”

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, who delvered the keynote address stated that “the NTA is not aimed at taxing more but taxing fairly and leaving no stone unturned means we are addressing structural challenges, not applying temporary patches. It means building a tax and fiscal framework that rewards productivity, protects the vulnerable, and supports long-term investment”.

Also present as the Guest for this morning’s session was the Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Secretariat, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, who stated that “Nigeria in a Reform-Driven Economy: Leaving No Stone Unturned, reflects a shared understanding that competitiveness is built deliberately, through coordination, consistency, and trust.

“At PEBEC, we approach reform from a simple standpoint: an enabling business environment is one where systems work predictably, institutions collaborate effectively, and businesses can plan with confidence”.

Other attendees at the business breakfast meeting included Ikemesit Effiong, Partner, SBM Intelligence, Ajibola Sogunro, Partner, Tax and Regulatory Services Forvis Mazars in Nigeria, Aminat Jegede, Partner in Tax, Regulatory & People Services division, KPMG Nigeria, chaired by Alicia Adefarasin and Senior Counsel Dentons.