Elombi urges Africa to pursue economic sovereignty through industrialisation, trade
Dr. George Elombi, President of Afreximbank, has called for African nations to prioritize industrialization and value-added manufacturing over the traditional export of raw materials. He emphasized that economic sovereignty requires stronger regional financial institutions and fair access to capital.
Why it matters
This perspective represents a strategic shift in African economic policy aimed at reducing dependency on external markets and fostering internal development.
L-R: Mr. Richman Dzene, Senior Economic Adviser to Afreximbank President, Ms. Anne Ezeh Director & Global Head, Communications & Events at Afreximbank, Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Mr. Kudakwashe Matereke Director, Regional Operations - Afreximbank Anglophone West Africa hub, Alex Mr. Epale Senior Manager, Banking Legal Services, Afreximbank at the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) , Abuja, Nigeria during the Afreximbank Mid-year Media Briefing
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