The meeting holds on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the Bola Babalakin Hall, Gbongan, Osun State.

The Special Guest of Honour is Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and Amirul-Mu-minin/President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.

According to a message from Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade, chairman of the organising committee for the AGM, the theme of the conference is “Nigeria’s economy: Any hope for the masses?”

He also stated that all arrangement for the smooth organisation of this year’s General Assembly, which is hosted by the Osun State Chapter of MUSWEN, had been put in place.

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MUSWEN is the umbrella body for all Muslims in South Western Nigeria as represented by the state.

The AGM brings together leaders of Muslim associations, communities and other dignitaries.

Delegates from across the Southwest region will gather on the day to discuss matters affecting the Muslim Ummah of the region.

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The two-day event which is the 8^th, has as its theme “Nigeria: Tackling Insecurity, Power Deficit, and Transitioning to Digital Economy.”

Holding at Reverton Hotel, GRA Lokoja, Kogi State, it will, today, feature the guild’s Annual General Meeting, AGM, among others while the conference will hold on Thursday.

The Thursday event will be chaired by former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Malam Yusuf Mamman.

Former governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, will deliver the keynote address with the theme, “Nigeria: Tackling Insecurity, Power Deficit, and Transitioning to Digital Economy,” while former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd) and Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, will be guest speakers.

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Also expected at the occasion are the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris and Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo.

To feature as panelists are: Professor Rotimi Ajayi, Department of Political Science, Federal University Lokoja and Ms Debrah Ogazuma, Edutainment Communicator and Veteran Broadcaster.

The 2023 edition was chaired by the JAMB Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof Ishaq Olarenwaju Oloyede, while the first Nigerian Professor of Capital Market, Prof. Uchenna Joseph Uwaleke, was the keynote speaker.

Previous speakers at the annual conference consisted of Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto who delivered the 2019 lecture on “Economy, Security and National Development: The Way Forward.””

In 2021, Mr. Boss Mustapha, as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, keynoted the conference and spoke on: “Post Covid-19 Pandemic: Recovery and Reconstruction in Nigeria.”

Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, delivered the keynote at the 2022 edition themed “2023 Elections: Managing the Process for Credible Outcome.”

GOCOP was established to ensure that online publishers uphold the tenets of journalism.

Membership of the Guild is a constellation of editors and senior journalists who, having distinguished themselves in their various positions in the print and electronic media, ventured into online publishing which is both the present and future of journalism globally.

The Guild has over 104 corporate publishers as members.

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This brings the total dividend for the 2022 financial year to NGN3.20 per share, with a total value of NGN100.47 billion.

In his opening statement at the AGM, Jim Ovia, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, expressed his gratitude to the shareholders for their unwavering loyalty, commitment, and support, which have been instrumental in the bank’s outstanding performance since its inception.

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, extolled the Founder and Chairman, Jim Ovia, CFR, for establishing the legacy and providing the template for the bank’s continued superior performance.

He also highlighted the Board and Management’s determination to maintain the bank’s growth trajectory in the coming years, with an emphasis on digital and retail banking.

Speaking at the AGM, Dr. Faruk Umar, President of the Association of the Rights of Nigerian Shareholders (AARNS), commended the Board and Management of Zenith Bank for consistently delivering value to shareholders, despite the challenging economic environment.

He also praised the bank’s staff for their loyalty and dedication.

Chief Timothy Adesiyan, President, Shareholders Solidarity Association of Nigeria, expressed delight at the dividend payout and thanked the Board and Management for the outstanding performance that led to approving both an interim and final dividend during the year.

Also speaking, Mrs. Adenike David, National Coordinator of the Esteemed Shareholders Association of Nigeria, congratulated the bank and Chairman on their exceptional performance, as evidenced by the numerous awards received during the 2022 financial year.

She also praised the bank for paying an interim dividend of 30 kobo and a final dividend of 2.90 kobo.

Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, Zenith Bank Group achieved a 24% growth in gross earnings, from NGN765.6 billion in the previous year to NGN945.5 billion in 2022.

This was driven by a 26% YoY growth in interest income and a 23% YoY growth in non-interest income.

Customer deposits grew by 39%, reflecting the bank’s market leadership and customers’ trust.

Net-Interest-Margin (NIM) increased from 6.7% to 7.2%, positively impacted by the elevated yield environment. Operating expenses grew by 17% YoY, though still below the inflation rate.

Total assets rose by 30%, primarily due to growth in customer deposits.

In 2023, Zenith Bank Group plans to expand its reach and reorganise into a holding company structure, adding new verticals to its businesses and pursuing growth in all chosen markets, locally and internationally.

Zenith Bank’s track record of excellent performances has continued to earn the brand numerous awards including being recognised as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital, for the 13th consecutive year, in the 2022 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine; Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2020 and 2022; Best Bank in Nigeria, for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022, in the Global Finance World’s Best Banks Awards; Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria 2021 and 2022 in the World Finance Banking Awards; Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2022; Best in Corporate Governance’ Financial Services’ Africa, for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022, by the Ethical Boardroom; Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria and Best Innovation In Retail Banking, Nigeria in the International Banker 2022 Banking Awards.

Also, the bank emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 and 2021, and Retail Bank of the year, for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022, at the BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. Similarly, Zenith Bank was named as Bank of the Decade (People’s Choice) at the ThisDay Awards 2020, Most Innovative Bank of the Year 2019 by Tribune Newspaper, Bank of the Year 2020 by Independent Newspaper, Bank of the Year 2021 by Champion Newspaper, Bank of the Year 2022 by New Telegraph Newspaper, and Most Responsible Organisation in Africa 2021 by SERAS Awards.

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The show is part of its bid to contribute to efforts at increasing performance and enhancing productivity in the manufacturing sector in the country.

The president and chairman of the governing council of the body, Dr. Olaniyi Opanuga, made this known in a press statement issued on Saturday.

He said the topic of this year’s national workshop and Annual General Meeting of NIPM is “Strategies for effective manufacturing, supply chain and logistics cost reduction.”

He said the topic was informed by the need for the Federal Government to address the issue of graduate unemployment caused by closure of industries relocating to other countries.

This is as he warned that the Federal Government must faithfully implement the industrial policy to encourage big industries to remain in the country and help cut cost and boost employment.

Said he:  “Cost is not just a component of value, but it is also a chief determinant of competitiveness of organisations and the economic wellbeing of a nation. Cost is a Key PerformanceIindicator (KPI) in manufacturing companies globally.”

Opanuga stated that government’s industrial policies and micro-economic initiatives not directed at taming costs and boosting productivity would not help Consumer Price Index (CPI) and general inflation rate.

According to him, “the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will continue to tinker with its regulatory framework to no avail until production is given its rightful place in the country.”

Opanuga argued further that the need for strategic cost reduction by Nigerian manufacturers had become more pronounced in view of the need to achieve global, regional and local competitiveness, profitability and growth in the face of daunting challenges of the nation’s economic environment.

According to him, “Nigerian manufacturers are operating in a difficult and dicey business terrain given such factors as high cost of energy, multiple taxation, infrastructural deficit, high cost of borrowing, epileptic power supply, inadequate security, inflation, currency devaluation among other factors militating against industrialisation and price competitiveness of Made In Nigeria.”

“As professional production and operations management practitioners we are concerned about  productivity, quality, safety and customer value for rapid industrial development and economic growth of the country,” he added.

He disclosed that “at this 2019 National Workshop and Annual  General Meeting  we are gathering to discuss ways and means by which companies’ CEOs and directors, managers and executives responsible for production, operations, supply chain and logistics can save costs for enhanced customer value and sustainable profitability and growth.”

The NIPM, he stated, was “looking at sustainability in terms of responsible manufacturing with consideration for safety and environmental protection, leveraging technology for continuous improvement, production of high quality and reliable products, excellent customer service, and the use of renewable energy resources. We are reviewing the trends and challenges regarding drivers of manufacturing, supply chain and logistics costs in organisations with a view to proffering solutions for better bottomline results. We are also cross learning and sharing knowledge on global best practices in an attempt to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness of our industrial operations.”

He said the AGM was also informed by the belief that as a professional body that regulates the practice of production and operations management in the country, NIPM and its affiliated training institution, the College  of Production And Operations Management, COPOM, wanted the Federal Government to tackle the hydra-headed issues of youth unemployment, insecurity ,poor infrastructure and inflation as a matter of urgency.

Still on tackling the problem of unemployment, the institute said it wanted the Federal Government to pursue the nation’s industrial policy with seriousness, adding that the “Nigerian business environment is uncertain and costly.”

According to it, the environment “stifles innovativeness and creativity; it discourages entrepreneurship and business start ups; it kills investment ideas; it cages  effective industrial capacity utilization.”

It said it was absurd that companies like Dunlop Nigeria Plc and Michelin had relocated to Ghana where it said they were doing well while others were planning to leave or close down their factories in Nigeria.

Opanuga contended that it was the institute’s belief that  the country should not be a dumping ground for foreign goods.

Rather, it said, the economic base should be diversified with manufacturing at the front burner, providing value added for exports and earning desired foreign exchange.

It said with the right industrial incentives and by creating an enabling business environment the government would be able to stabilise the nation’s balance of payment position.

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