Media Centre
The Official Press Resource for the West Africa Economic Summit. Access press releases, high-resolution assets, and the latest updates on the region's premier economic gathering.
About WAES (Boilerplate)
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West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) Overview: WAES is West Africa's premier high-impact economic gathering, convening Heads of State, global CEOs, policymakers, investors, and youth innovators to chart a new course for the region's prosperity. Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria, the summit focuses on "Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Region." It serves as a dedicated platform to move beyond declarations to concrete deals, addressing the fragmentation that limits intra-regional trade and economic scale.
Fast Facts
Event
West Africa Economic Summit (WAES)
Venue
Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, Nigeria
Core Theme
Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Region
Host
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Strategic Partners
CBN, BOI, NIMC, AFC, World Economic Forum, TGI Group, Dangote, BUA, and others
Official Website
www.westafricaeconomicsummit.com
Social Handle
@waessummit
Story Angles
Deals, Not Declarations
WAES is designed to produce concrete trade and investment outcomes, moving beyond rhetorical speeches to actionable economic agreements.
Fixing the Fragmentation
Addressing the specific policy and infrastructure gaps that limit intra-regional trade and scale across West Africa.
One Market, One Voice
Aligning national ambitions with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to achieve deeper economic sovereignty.
From Youth to Heads of State
A rare platform connecting Africa's emerging talent and youth innovators directly with top leadership.
Downloadable Media Assets
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Media Contact & Support
Direct access for press inquiries only.
For interview requests, accreditation, and exclusive access:
Media Hotline
+234 911 611 7770WhatsApp Broadcast Alerts
Text "WAES MEDIA" to +234 911 611 7770 to receive real-time updates.
Interview Opportunities:
We facilitate interviews with select Heads of State, Ministers of Trade & Investment, CEOs of Development Finance Institutions (BOI, Afreximbank), and featured youth entrepreneurs. To book an interview, please email us with the subject line: WAES INTERVIEW REQUEST.
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