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Africa has what it takes to advance itself – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has called for greater focus on improving intra-African trade to foster advancement across the continent, emphasizing that Africa has the resources, people, and capacity to succeed.

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President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that Africa has the resources, people, and capacity to develop itself and should focus on improving intra-African trade for the benefit of its people and the continent as a whole.

The President shared his thoughts on his official X account on Monday, noting that he had productive discussions with Rwandan President Paul Kagame ahead of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025.

Tinubu expressed confidence in Africa’s potential, stating, “We have the resources, the people, and the capacity. We must look inward to improve intra-African trade and collaboration to benefit the African people and the continent.

The time for Africa is now. We can. We must. We will.”

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Tinubu departed Abuja on January 11 to attend the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, where global leaders are expected to convene to discuss sustainable development and socioeconomic progress.

The summit, scheduled to take place from January 12 to 18, was organized at the invitation of Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

This year’s theme, “The Nexus of Next; Supercharging Sustainable Progress,” aims to bring together policymakers, business, and civil society leaders to explore strategies for accelerating the transformation to a sustainable economy and ushering in a new era of prosperity for all.

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