By Seyi Babalola
President Bola Tinubu has stated that collaboration and inclusivity are critical to attaining global food security, tackling common concerns, and promoting innovation across many interests for a more secure and prosperous world.
During a high-level panel session at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, President Tinubu stated that “collaboration and inclusiveness,” particularly about Africa, are critical to creating a future of hope, peace, and progress for everyone.
He stated that capital mobilisation, which is required to stimulate economic growth and related improvements in Africa, cannot be ignored any longer.
The President posited that the continent is richly endowed but that the diversity of its resources must reflect in its wherewithal and economic realities.
“The capital formation that is necessary to drive the economy, agriculture, ensure food security, innovation, and technological advancement must be an inclusive programme of the entire world. No one should be left behind.
“I am glad the world is recognising the need for cooperation, and that with the type of population growth that Africa is experiencing; the diversity of its resources must be married with economic opportunity. We must collaborate to achieve that,” President Tinubu said.
The President called on global leaders to pay attention to the developments in the Sahel, emphasising the need for a studied understanding of the vectors of the current situation, while suggesting collaboration in the pursuit of enduring solutions.
“We are encouraging the entire world to pay attention to the Sahel and the other countries around us. As the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, I have wielded the big influence of Nigeria to discourage all unconstitutional change of government. Equally, we have eased the sanctions. We need to trade with one another; not fight each other. It is very necessary and compulsory for us to engender growth, stability, and economic prosperity for our people in West Africa.”
