A Presidential Debate on Economic Policy is being planned for November 15, 2022, by the Nigerian Elections Debates Group and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
Asue Ighodalo, the chairman of NESG, and John Ugbe, the chairman of NEDG, signed a statement in which they stated that this would serve as a starting point for discussions on the road map for a successful and inclusive Nigeria.
The debate will be coordinated by NEDG and NESG with assistance from the Nigerian Broadcasting Organizations, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, the Nigeria Guild of Editors, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, Enough is Enough Nigeria, BudgIT, and the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU).
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According to the statement, Nigeria was at a turning moment in its history and it was crucial to encourage the populace to cast informed ballots in advance of the national elections in 2023.
The report said, "Therefore, the challenge before us is to assure the emergence of transformational leaders with a thorough understanding of the issues and the political will to sail the ship of our great nation towards shared economic prosperity.
The statement went on to say that the strategic alliance between the two parties would begin the process of realizing a Nigerian dream.
The NESG's #IfNotNowWhen? The initiative, which aims to educate stakeholders and Nigerian citizens on peaceful, educated, and accountable democratic engagement, includes the debate, which is slated for November.
It stated that NEDG, a coalition of broadcast organizations, civil society organizations, and professional organizations charged with organizing and hosting live televised debates for presidential, vice presidential, and gubernatorial candidates since 1999, was well-positioned to facilitate this effort.
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