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WACC 2026 Sets Agenda for Nigeria’s Next Digital Economy Phase
Takang and President Tinubu
Nigeria’s digital economic direction for the 2027–2031 political dispensation will take centre stage at the 15th West Africa Convergence Conference (WACC) 2026, convened alongside the 50 Most Influential Figures in Nigeria’s Digital Economy recognition ceremony, scheduled for June 2026 in Lagos.
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The twin events will convene a high-level collegiate of policymakers, regulators, investors, technology leaders, and political actors, underscoring the growing intersection of technology, policy, and politics as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.
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Takang Anchors MOFI’s Strategic Role as WACC 2026 Partner
Driving investment-focused conversations at WACC 2026 is Armstrong Ume Takang, Chief Executive Officer of Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), the Strategic Partner of the conference.
As Nigeria’s federal asset and investment management institution, MOFI’s participation elevates WACC 2026 as a platform where government policy is translated into bankable investment opportunities. Takang is expected to spearhead discussions on technology-enabled governance, a critical pillar of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda to re-engineer Nigeria’s public sector and unlock productivity-led growth.
“The conference theme aligns with MOFI’s mandate as the Federal Government of Nigeria’s assets and investment management institution,” Takang said.
He added:
“We welcome the opportunity to engage policymakers, investors, and digital economy stakeholders. MOFI is committed to actively participating in the policy dialogue, catalysing investment, fostering public–private partnerships, and driving innovation-led economic growth.”
MOFI Pitch Session: Bridging Policy and Capital
For operators, investors, and subnational governments attending West Africa’s premium digital economy policy forum, MOFI’s Investment and Institutional Pitch Session is positioned as a major deal-enabling highlight.
The session is expected to unlock:
- Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for subnational digital infrastructure
- Access to federal asset-backed capital
- Alignment with the Federal Government’s ₦100 trillion asset management mandate
Nigeria’s digital economy now contributes over 18% of national GDP. MOFI’s engagement offers a direct pathway for turning policy intentions into commercial execution and infrastructure rollout.
Positioning MOFI as a Digital Economy Catalyst
MOFI is currently driving the National Assets Register Project, aimed at professionally optimising State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and unlocking value across Nigeria’s public asset base.
Global partners and capital markets are actively being engaged by the institution. The aim is to unlock fresh funding streams for infrastructure development. Key focus areas include broadband expansion, data infrastructure, and smart public systems that support Nigeria’s digital economy.
At WACC 2026, Takang will showcase MOFI’s repositioning as a catalyst for Nigeria’s digital economy, spotlighting:
- Innovation-led investment frameworks
- PPP opportunities for digital infrastructure
- Smart governance and data-driven public finance
- Financing models for technology-enabled entrepreneurship and industrial growth
Takang previously served as Special Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning. In that capacity, he led MOFI’s transformation into a Federal Government–owned private equity and venture capital institution.
Under his leadership, MOFI’s assets under management have grown to over $40 billion. He also spearheaded Project Lighthouse, a big data analytics platform supporting Nigeria’s revenue optimisation agenda.
Political and Policy Thought Leadership at WACC 2026
The Keynote Address and Headline Policy Colloquium will be delivered by Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the theme:
“Leveraging Technology for Development in Nigeria, 2027–2031: Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
Prof. Yilwatda is a respected academic and digital systems engineer with over two decades of ICT leadership experience. He is expected to frame the political economy of technology adoption in Nigeria’s next governance cycle.
Regulatory Direction for Nigeria’s Digital Future
On the regulatory front, Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, will deliver an Executive Regulatory Address titled:
“From Awareness to Accountability: Strengthening Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria’s Digital Economy.”
Also delivering Executive Regulatory Notes is Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General and CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency, reinforcing the regulatory roadmap for Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.
A Strategic Convergence of Policy, Capital and Technology
With Takang anchoring MOFI’s role as Strategic Partner, WACC 2026 takes on added significance. The conference becomes a defining space where Nigeria’s digital economy priorities, investment capital, and political leadership meet. Together, they will shape the agenda for policy execution and economic transformation in the years following 2027.
