‘The Time For Africa Is Now,’ Tinubu Says As He Calls For Collaboration In Abu Dhabi

Tinubu, in Abu Dhabi, called for stronger intra-African trade and collaboration to foster sustainable development across the continent.

President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that the African continent has the required resources and capacity to develop to an optimal level.

Speaking during a meeting with Rwandan President, Paul Kagame in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, the President called for stronger intra-African trade and collaboration on the eve of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which begins on Tuesday.

President Tinubu in his verified X (formerly twitter) handle, @officialBAT, described his meeting with Kagame as meaningful saying “This evening, on the eve of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, I had meaningful conversations with Rwandan President Paul Kagame”

The President emphasised the importance of strengthening economic ties within Africa to drive the continent’s growth.

He stated: “Africa has what it takes to develop itself. We have the resources, the people, and the capacity. We must look inward to improve intra-African trade and collaboration to benefit the African people and the continent. The time for Africa is now.