Franklin Nechi Advocates for Global Mobility in Africa

Franklin Nechi, Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, discusses the evolving conversation around second citizenship and global mobility for African families. He asserts that the focus has shifted from merely accumulating wealth to ensuring access, opportunity, and legacy for future generations.

Nechi emphasizes that wealth without access is "stranded wealth," highlighting that many clients possess substantial assets but face constraints in international business transactions or emergencies. Throughout 2026, Optiva has led discussions on themes such as “Global Mobility as the New Wealth” and “Driving Wealth, Access and Social Impact Across Africa.” Nechi notes that the new philosophy of wealth is about positioning rather than accumulation, with the next generation asking how many markets they can operate in and how many currencies they can earn in.

He believes that access has become more valuable than assets in 2026, reinforcing the need for a new African wealth philosophy centered on access, impact, connection, and legacy.