The African Centre for Supply Chain (ACSC) is set to examine the structural, economic and policy challenges confronting Nigeria’s supply chain industry, with a focus on reforms required to improve business competitiveness, stimulate industrialisation and strengthen Africa’s participation in global trade.

The discussions will form the centrepiece of the organisation’s 2026 Year-End event scheduled for Thursday, December 3, at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, with the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf, as keynote speaker.

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The event, themed “The State of Nigerian Supply Chains: Confronting Reality, Defining Priorities, Driving Transformation,” is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, logistics operators, manufacturers and other industry stakeholders to assess the challenges affecting the movement of goods, services and capital across Nigeria and their implications for the country’s economic development.

For Nigeria, which is seeking to diversify its economy beyond crude oil, strengthen domestic manufacturing, expand non-oil exports and attract foreign investment, efficient supply chain systems are critical to lowering production costs, improving business competitiveness and creating employment opportunities.

The importance of supply chain efficiency also extends across Africa, where countries are pursuing regional integration, industrial development and increased intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

However, high logistics costs, inadequate infrastructure, unreliable energy supply, inefficient port operations, customs bottlenecks and foreign exchange constraints continue to undermine business competitiveness and impede the movement of goods across domestic and international markets.

Yusuf, a former Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), brings more than 30 years of experience in economic policy advocacy, business research and investment climate reforms to the discussions.

According to the ACSC, his keynote address will examine the economic and policy realities shaping Nigeria’s supply chain environment, particularly the impact of foreign exchange, energy supply, port operations, customs administration, trade policies and public-private partnerships.

“He will share great insights on the economic and policy realities driving Nigeria’s supply chains, and what must happen next,” the organisation stated.

The gathering is expected to provide an avenue for stakeholders to examine policy and investment priorities for strengthening Nigeria’s supply chain infrastructure, addressing operational constraints and positioning African businesses to compete more effectively in regional and international markets.

A major highlight of the event will be the unveiling of the Nigerian Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Report, which is expected to provide industry perspectives on the state of the sector and enrich ongoing policy and investment conversations.

The programme will also feature the ACSC Fellowship Investiture and Membership Induction Ceremony, alongside a dinner night and networking sessions.

In its invitation to stakeholders, the organisation described the event as an opportunity to connect with industry leaders, strengthen professional relationships, gain industry insights and become part of a professional community committed to advancing positive change across Nigeria’s supply chain sector.

The African Centre for Supply Chain is managed by a 13-member leadership team comprising members of its Governing Council, national executives, publicity officials and zonal coordinators, who oversee its operations and activities across the country.

The leadership team is headed by Dr Obiora Madu, Director-General, while Prof. A. Sumaila serves as Chairman of the Governing Council.

Other members include Uju Ihemedu, Executive Secretary; Stephen Adeloro, National Coordinator; Ayomide Fasugba, Assistant National Coordinator; Adebayo B. Matthias, Director of Publicity; and Ibrahim Aliyu-Bawan’Allah, Assistant Director of Publicity.

The zonal leadership comprises Dr Ogochukwu Ugboma and Stephen Chomo, Head and Assistant Head of the Lagos Zone, respectively; Constance Awelechukwu Ekeh and Uduak Akpan Lazarus, Head and Assistant Head of the Port Harcourt Zone; and Reginald Ntomchukwu Nsofor and Salisu Musa, Head and Assistant Head of the Abuja Zone.

The African Centre for Supply Chain is a professional organisation dedicated to advancing supply chain excellence across Africa through research, education and networking.