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Can Nigeria Become a Global Superpower in the Next 20 Years? Nation Building in Nigeria with Andrew Nevin

Unlocking Africa
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Episode #54 with Andrew Nevin, who has vast experience as an entrepreneur, private equity investor, economist, and strategy consultant. Andrew Nevin is widely recognised and regarded as a nation builder and public intellectual in Nigeria, playing a number of key roles to advance Nigeria’s economy and society, including: - Advisory Partner and Chief Economist at PwC Nigeria; as Chief Economist, he is one of Nigeria's leading voices in unlocking the enormous potential of Nigeria's young people - Co-creator of the Self-Organising Naija concept (www.selforganisingnaija.org) - Founding Governor of the Financial Centre for Sustainability (FC4S) Lagos - Advisory Board Member of the Aig Imoukhuede Foundation - Trustee of HH Muhammadu Sanusi II SDG Challenge What We Discuss With Andrew Nevin I've seen it mentioned that you're 'Nation building in Nigeria'. What has nation building in Nigeria entailed during your ten years in the country?How will the upcoming election affect Nigeria's economic outlook or growth in 2023?What steps must be taken to ensure that the Nigeria's enormous potential is realised in the near future?Despite the numerous challenges that Nigeria and Nigerians face. Based on your research so far, why is Nigeria not a failed state?How can we grow the Nigerian economy by utilising "Nigerian Brain Exports"?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How UK and African Nations Can Strengthen Economic Ties in a Post-Brexit World. UK-Africa Trade with Daniel Kawczynski? Make sure to check it out! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn at AndrewNevin, and Twitter @nevinomics Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.uk info@etkgroup.co.uk

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