Abuja hosts African prosperity conference
Leaders from government, business, and tech will meet on November 3 to discuss economic growth strategies.
Prominent African leaders, including former African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, and Abia State Governor Alex Otti, are set to gather in Abuja on November 3 for the second Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference. The event aims to devise strategies for a prosperous, resilient, and inclusive African economy, bringing together experts from government, business, technology, finance, and civil society.
The conference, themed “Leadership for a Prosperous Future,” will examine leadership, institutional reforms, and technological innovation. Dr. Adesina will deliver the keynote address, while Sanusi and Atedo Peterside will co-chair. Discussions will cover artificial intelligence, global power shifts, demographic changes, and economic challenges, with a focus on strengthening institutions, mobilizing investment, and expanding economic opportunities.
Organizers stated the conference seeks practical steps and partnerships to boost Africa's economic potential, improve productive capacity, and promote inclusive growth. The event, hosted by the Oxford Global Think Tank, will take place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring an exhibition on emerging technologies and the launch of an AI Virtual Centre.
Why it mattersAfrican leaders will discuss strategies for economic growth, institutional reforms, and technological innovation to build a prosperous continent.