Virtual Colloquium to Spotlight Nigeria’s Grassroots Transformation and the Halal Economy as a Pathway to Inclusive Growth

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Virtual Colloquium to Spotlight Nigeria’s Grassroots Transformation and the Halal Economy as a Pathway to Inclusive Growth

Organized by the Africa Islamic Economic Forum (AFRIEF)
Theme: “From Renewed Hope to Sustainable Prosperity: Leveraging the Halal Economy and Inclusive Livelihoods in Nigeria’s Grassroots Transformation”
Date: 6th December 2025 | Format: Virtual (Zoom)

Nigeria is preparing to take a bold step toward reshaping its grassroots economy as the Africa Islamic Economic Forum (AFRIEF) convenes a Virtual Colloquium on the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP) — a flagship national initiative recently approved by the Federal Government to drive inclusive growth across all 8,809 wards of the federation.

The colloquium, themed “From Renewed Hope to Sustainable Prosperity: Leveraging the Halal Economy and Inclusive Livelihoods in Nigeria’s Grassroots Transformation,” will bring together senior government officials, international development partners, private investors, and Islamic finance experts to explore how the Halal economy can serve as a vital lever for sustainable, people-centered development.  READ MORE