My Address at the UBA Regional Managers’ 2024 Immersion Programme
Yesterday, I addressed all UBA Regional Managers from across Nigeria, at the Closing Session of their 2024 Immersion Programme. 54 energised, dynamic, exciting and excited young women and men – who have already proved their UBA DNA, and are now stepping up as future leaders of our Group. I shared my own experience, as a […]
African Messages at the heat of the GCC – Empowering Young Entrepreneurs, Embracing Africa’s Potential
Today, I was honoured to co-chair the New Africa Summit at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For the first time, FII featured a pre-Summit event dedicated to Africa, bringing together influential global investors and business leaders. The New Africa Summit focused on building bridges across geographies, highlighting Africa’s unique investment […]
UNGA 79 Wrap Up: Africa’s Call for Partnership and Progress
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York brings the world together. At a time of global crisis, it is easy for Africa’s voice to be lost or ignored. We came with strong messages. Messages that balance Africa’s need for global attention and partnership, but also that Africans must be […]
From New York to Nigeria: Strengthening Partnerships to Tackle Hunger and Support Youth Entrepreneurship
Cindy McCain’s commitment to humanitarian work is truly inspiring. An immense pleasure to host her and the World Food Programme delegation again – this time in Nigeria, convening public and private sector leaders. Two weeks ago in New York, on the sidelines of #UNGA79, we united key stakeholders to address global food insecurity and the […]
Uniting to End Global Hunger: Our Joint Commitment with the World Food Programme at UNGA79
The United Nations General Assembly is a significant platform for world leaders to address critical challenges. Despite the cynicism, the politics, the posturing, things get done. It is important for Africa – a contemporary, self-confident, self-aware Africa – is seen and heard. I was glad to be there. Food Security Through Youth Empowerment At this […]
Africa at the UN General Assembly: Setting the Agenda
There is nowhere else in the world where you can reap from the kind of investments that Africa offers, where ambition can be realised and lives can be changed. However, I am acutely aware of the fundamental issues our continent faces. With over 60% of Africans lacking access to electricity, gender inequality persisting, and our youth – largely unemployed or underemployed and talent wasted – making up more […]
Diary of TEF Impact – Benin Republic 2024
I traveled to Benin Republic this week, with a packed itinerary focused on strengthening partnerships, that drive economic growth across West Africa. During my visit, I had the opportunity to see three powerful ways we drive impact in Benin, in the programmes of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the Africapitalism impact of Heirs Holdings’ integrated power […]
A Day In Benin Republic | Une journée au Bénin
My trip to Benin Republic affirmed once again my belief in Africa’s potential. First stop, Sèmè City. I addressed 100+ innovative, young African entrepreneurs, building the future of Africa, led by the CEO, Claude Borna. Sèmè City has been a longstanding partner of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, sharing our commitment to youth entrepreneurship. Sèmè City’s […]
Diary of TEF Impact – Kigali 2024
In between my meetings in Rwanda, I took time to visit a 2016 Tony Elumelu Foundation beneficiary, Yvette Ishimwe, Founder of Iriba Water Group. Proud of Yvette’s innovative Water ATM in Kigali. The water ATM provides access to clean water for rural communities. With USD5,000 seed capital in 2016, Yvette today employs 200 workers and […]
24 Hours in Senegal – 24 Heures au Sénégal
Last week, I visited Senegal, at the invitation of the President, H.E. Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Newly elected and one of the youngest leaders in Africa, our shared passion for youth empowerment and economic transformation was the foundation of great conversations. We swapped experiences, shared laughs – and I listened to his ambitious agenda for driving […]
