Tinubu urges African nations to prioritise intra-continental trade, reforms and integration to drive shared prosperity and economic growth.
Tinubu urges African nations to prioritise intra-continental trade, reforms and integration to drive shared prosperity and economic growth.
The President also expressed appreciation to Rwandan President Paul Kagame for his hospitality and leadership, describing Rwanda as an example of discipline and effective governance.
“I thank my brother, President Paul Kagame, for his warm hospitality and for Rwanda’s continued leadership in showing what discipline, clarity and execution can do for development,” he said.
Tinubu further reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening collaboration with Rwanda and other African nations to strengthen production, trade, connectivity and competitiveness across the continent.
“Nigeria will continue to work with Rwanda and other African partners to build a continent that produces more, trades more, connects better, and competes with greater confidence in the world,” he said.
He concluded that Africa’s future development must be intentional and collective, stressing that progress will not be externally delivered.
“Africa’s future will not be handed to us. We must build it, own it, and defend it together,” Tinubu stated.
