Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State today joined other African leaders at the opening ceremony of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2024, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in driving transformative investments across the continent.
The event, held from December 4 to 6, 2024, in Rabat, Morocco, centers around the theme "Leveraging Innovative Partnerships for Scale." The forum highlights the role of strategic collaborations in fostering sustainable development and economic growth across Africa.
Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated Lagos State's commitment to building partnerships with cities and businesses to advance his administration's development agenda. This forum offers an incredible platform to explore collaborative opportunities that align with Lagos' vision for growth and development.
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, also delivered a powerful opening address, underlining Africa's potential as a global green energy powerhouse. "Africa needs investors to support its ambition of becoming a green energy power hub for the world," he stated. Dr. Adesina further emphasized that the forum's goal is to help investors make informed decisions, mobilize capital, and accelerate the financial closure of critical projects. "We want investors to feel comfortable in Africa," he added.
AIF Market Days has become a leading platform for showcasing bankable projects and attracting investments to Africa. The 2024 edition aims to deepen partnerships and address key challenges by scaling innovative solutions for the continent's growth.
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