The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) is set to host its Annual Retreat for Business Managers and Executives themed “The Resilient Enterprise, People and Systems: Building and Managing Businesses that Outlive Seasons, Cycles and Crises” from April 16 to 18, 2026, at AAE & T Hotel, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun state.
The three-day strategic gathering will bring together industry leaders, senior executives, and business managers from across sectors to explore strategies for sustaining organisational performance through leadership transitions, economic cycles, regulatory shifts, and market disruptions.
The retreat, designed to equip leaders with the insights, tools, and networks required to build resilient organisations in an increasingly complex business environment, will provide a unique platform for executive-level engagement through high-level conversations, peer learning sessions with experienced leaders, strategy reflection workshops, and curated networking opportunities.
Participants will also benefit from interactive discussions focused on strengthening corporate governance, developing agile leadership capabilities, and building organisational systems that can withstand periods of uncertainty and transformation.
Commenting on the retreat, the Director-General, NECA, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde noted that by convening business managers and senior executives in a collaborative learning environment, the association aims to contribute to the development of stronger, future-ready enterprises that can drive economic growth, create jobs, and support national development even in the face of evolving global and local challenges.
Smatt-Oyerinde added that the retreat will provide executives with the opportunity to step away from daily operational demands and engage in deeper strategic conversations with peers and industry experts.
“The theme of this year’s retreat speaks directly to the realities businesses face today. Across sectors, organisations are navigating leadership transitions, regulatory shifts, economic pressures, and technological disruption. What distinguishes enduring enterprises is their ability to build strong systems, develop capable leaders, and create organisational cultures that can adapt and respond effectively to change,” he said.
The retreat is open to both members and non-members, with participation fees set at ₦300,000 for members and ₦320,000 for non-members. Discounts will also be available for Gold and Silver members, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
Interested participants are encouraged to register via the official registration link to secure their place at the retreat, which promises to deliver valuable insights and connections for executives seeking to build enterprises capable of thriving through seasons of change and uncertainty.
