African Leaders Gather in Abuja for Economic Conference

The Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference will take place in Abuja on November 3, featuring prominent African leaders such as Dr Akinwumi Adesina, former President of the African Development Bank, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, and Abia State Governor Alex Otti. The conference aims to explore practical strategies for building a prosperous, resilient, and inclusive African economy.

Dr Adesina will deliver the keynote address, while Sanusi and Atedo Peterside will co-chair the event. The conference, themed ‘Leadership for a Prosperous Future,’ will address challenges such as artificial intelligence advancements, global power dynamics, and demographic shifts.

Other notable attendees include Dr Bosun Tijani, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Dr Kanayo Awani, Dr Emomotimi Agama, and Gbenga Agboola. Discussions will focus on resilience, innovation, and dynamism, with a special emphasis on AI, including the launch of an AI report and an AI Virtual Centre.

The event will be held at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception.