WIMB Africa Roundtable Calls for Effective Policies

At the WIMB Africa Business Roundtable held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, stakeholders from various sectors discussed pressing national issues, including rising transportation costs, inadequate infrastructure, and limited economic opportunities for women and young people. The roundtable, themed “Politics as a Nation-Building Catalyst,” was organized by the African Women Foundation for Nation Building (WIMB Africa) and featured key figures such as founder Dr Bukola Bello Jaiyesimi and keynote speaker Mayor Akinpelu.

Engr. Obafemi Omokungbe, former Rector of Yaba College of Technology, highlighted the necessity of strong policies and institutions to support infrastructure investments, emphasizing that a weak policy environment can undermine even well-funded projects. Mayor Akinpelu advocated for targeted economic reforms to support vulnerable groups, particularly rural women, and encouraged the formation of cooperative societies among women to enhance resource access.

The discussions underscored the importance of effective policy implementation and an informed citizenry in achieving sustainable national development.