Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde
NigeriapoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde is the Director-General of the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), where he advocates for improved labour policies to enhance productivity, protect workers' rights, and drive economic stability in Nigeria.
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Oyerinde said the clarification helps remove uncertainty that could have arisen from applying the tax provisions to already completed accounting periods.
Employers welcome clarity on Nigeria Tax Acts 2025Nigeria· 2026-06-21
Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde is the Director-General of NECA, commended by Ajaero for his openness to dialogue.
Nigeria’s Poor Labor Rights Ranking a “National EmbarrassmenNigeria· 2025-07-17
NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, said the legislation was a long-awaited relief for the Organised Private Sector.
Tinubu Signs Bills, Reshapes RevenueNigeria· 2025-06-27
NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, described the legislation as a long-awaited relief for the Organised Private Sector.
Nigeria Tax Reform: Tinubu Ends 10-Year CrisisNigeria· 2025-06-26NECA’s Director-General, Mr Adewale Smatt Oyerinde, emphasised the vital role MSMEs play in national development.
NECA organises MSME fair to drive growthNigeria· 2025-04-30
Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde is the Director-General of NECA and urged the NPCC to lead industry discourse.
Council, British group partner on seaports efficiencyNigeria· 2025-04-26
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association’s Director-General, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, notes that this policy directly contradicts the Federal Government’s much-touted 'Ease of Doing Business' agenda.
Arbitrary levies bad for businessNigeria· 2025-03-24
Oyerinde denounced the move as unjust and contradictory to the federal government’s efforts to enhance Nigeria’s business environment.
NECA rejects high FRC levies on private firmsNigeria· 2025-03-17Oyerinde strongly condemned the attack, describing it as unlawful and a serious threat to Nigeria’s investment environment.
Settle high electricity debts by military, NECA urges govtNigeria· 2025-03-09Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, NECA’s Director-General, lauded the policy as a strategic initiative that could boost investor confidence.
Essence of CBN’s decision on naira stability, inflationNigeria· 2025-02-28
Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde made remarks at the organisation’s forum advocating for improved labour policies.
NECA advocates improved labour policies for economic stabilityNigeria· 2025-02-15
