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Adesina, Sanusi, Otti, Others to Lead African Prosperity Talks in Abuja

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina; Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, are among prominent

The Oxford Global Think Tank (OGTT) Leadership Conference is set to take place in Abuja on November 3, 2021, with prominent African leaders including Dr Akinwumi Adesina, Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, and Abia State Governor Alex Otti expected to attend. The conference, themed 'Leadership for a Prosperous Future,' aims to explore practical strategies for building a prosperous, resilient, and inclusive African economy by addressing challenges such as the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, changing global power dynamics, and demographic shifts.

The event will focus on three pillars - resilience, innovation, and dynamism - and feature discussions on strengthening African institutions, mobilising capital, improving productivity, and expanding economic opportunities.

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