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.