Tag: African leaders
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Buhari challenges African leaders, says ‘We must learn to speak with one voice’
President Muhammadu Buhari says African leaders must speak with one voice, independent of foreign influence to achieve economic integration, development, peace and security on the continent. Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. Mr. Buhari was speaking at…
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African leaders responsible for impoverishing, underdevelopment of continent – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said African leaders are to be blamed for the high rate of poverty and underdevelopment in the continent. The ex-Nigerian leader said the ill-conceived and poorly implemented policies in Africa are the cause of poverty. He says the harsh economic realities on the continent have led to countless…
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Elumelu, African leaders commend AFC on World Class Governance Standards
Chairman, United Bank for Africa Plc, Tony O. Elumelu, has hailed the African Finance Corporation on its various initiatives and contributions targeted towards supporting African economies in the last few years noting that these initiatives have gone a long way in fostering growth and diversity on the continent. Elumelu , who gave this commendation during…
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Buhari calls on African leaders to ensure peace, political stability
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday challenged African leaders to ensure socio-political stability in their respective countries to achieve peace and speedy regional and sub-regional integration in the continent. The President gave the challenge at a joint press briefing with the visiting Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, after a closed door meeting in the Presidential Villa,…