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SOUTHWEST UNDER SIEGE: DAWN Commission Invites Stakeholders to Urgent Dialogue on Counterfeit Economy Threat

May 19, 2026 • 1 min read

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has released a new policy report titled “Southwest Nigeria Under Siege: The Counterfeit Shadow Economy” and is inviting stakeholders to a critical dialogue aimed at developing a joint action plan to tackle one of the region’s most pressing public safety and economic challenges.

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM (West Central Africa Time)
Join virtually here: bit.ly/cosheco

All stakeholders, policymakers, and concerned citizens are urged to attend.