African Leaders Call for Long-Term Capital for Growth
On 15 September 2026, African business and financial leaders gathered at the Finance and Investment session of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and World Economic Forum (WEF) Young Global Leaders (YGL) Building Africa at Scale Learning Journey in Access Tower, Victoria Island, Lagos. Hosted by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings and Coronation Group, the session focused on enhancing capital markets, governance, and mobilizing long-term funds for industrialization.
Participants included Temi Popoola, GMD/CEO of Nigerian Exchange Group; Dr Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group; Innocent C. Ike, GCEO, Access Holdings; and others.
The discussions emphasized the importance of deepening domestic capital markets and deploying pension funds and private investments effectively for Africa's development. Aig-Imoukhuede stressed the need for financial structures that connect short-term liquidity with long-term capital, while Youssoufou highlighted the significance of visionary leadership and capital ecosystems for sustainable growth.
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