2nd Paul Alaje Colloquium to focus on innovation, others

The second edition of The Paul Alaje Colloquium (TPACOLLOQUIUM) will focus on technology and innovation as well as Nigeria’s path to sustainable development. Speaking at a press conference to announce the event in Abuja, Chairperson of the event, Fehintoluwa Oduekun stated that the colloquium will revolve around four major thematic pillars that will define Africa’s […]

The second edition of The Paul Alaje Colloquium (TPACOLLOQUIUM) will focus on technology and innovation as well as Nigeria’s path to sustainable development.

Speaking at a press conference to announce the event in Abuja, Chairperson of the event, Fehintoluwa Oduekun stated that the colloquium will revolve around four major thematic pillars that will define Africa’s journey from poverty to prosperity.

“This year’s Colloquium will focus on economic transformation, from consumption to production, agriculture, and sustainable financing models, Technology & Innovation with focus on how we can leverage AI and digital tools to accelerate inclusive growth.

“Other areas include governance & Institutions, building integrity, continuity, and accountability in public leadership as well as Security & Sustainability,” she said.

She added that: “The 2025 edition of the annual colloquium scheduled to hold on Saturday, 15th November 2025, at the NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Jahi, Abuja.

This 2025 edition will focus on the theme: “Breaking the Cycle: How Nigeria Can Lead Africa from Poverty to Prosperity.”

 

 

 

She added that: “The time has come to examine why the cycle persists and how deliberate policy, innovation, and governance reforms can lift millions out of multidimensional poverty. This colloquium seeks to confront these issues head-on with data-driven dialogue and actionable ideas.

 

 

 

“The theme is particularly timely as Africa navigates a changing global economic landscape marked by shifting trade flows, climate imperatives, and digital disruptions,”

 

 

 

Also speaking, the Convener of the Colloquium, Dr. Paul Alaje while responding to enquiries on the level of implementation from the recommendations of the maiden edition said, “We called for the floating and unification of the Naira in May last year and the government heeded to our call.

 

 

 

“Today it is a bit over N1,400 from about N1,900 to $1 before. We believe the unification is the right policy which will boost investor’s confidence and this year we are hoping for more recommendations on governance, innovation and security.”