Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON, the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, is a respected economist, statesman, and former Governor with a deep understanding of Nigeria’s fiscal landscape and development priorities. With a strong background in economic management and public finance, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the country’s strategic development agenda.
As Minister, Senator Bagudu is driving reforms aimed at aligning national budgets with sustainable development goals, enhancing fiscal discipline, and ensuring the efficient use of public resources. His leadership is instrumental in creating an enabling environment for economic diversification, inclusive growth, and long-term infrastructure planning.
He will be speaking during the panel session on Day One, Session One, titled “Leveraging PPPs for Infrastructure Delivery in Nigeria: Opportunities and Potentials.”