ThisDay· 1h ago· 1 min read
Nume Ekeghe
Founder and Group Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has urged global leaders to move beyond aid-based engagement with Africa, insisting that the continent’s young population requires jobs, electricity, and infrastructure, not handouts, to unlock its economic potential.
Speaking at the 2026 Africa Forward Summit, convened by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, Elumelu told the audience of heads of state, investors, and business leaders that Africa was seeking partnerships built on equality and shared value rather than patronage.
He maintained that the continent’s development would be driven by strategic investments in infrastructure and power, with the private sector playing a leading role in mobilising the capital required for sustainable economic growth.
“We welcome true partnership, partnerships of substance and based on…
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