Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has met with Aliko Dangote and Tony Elumelu, Key Drivers of Africa's Private Sector Growth, on the sidelines of the AU Summit. Aliko Dangote and Tony Elumelu are two of Africa's most prominent business leaders, known for their diverse investments and philanthropic activities across the continent.
Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian business magnate and philanthropist, recognized as the wealthiest man in Africa. He is the founder and chairman of Dangote Group, a conglomerate with interests in cement production, sugar refining, and other industries. Dangote is a strong advocate for African industrialization and self-reliance.
Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Heirs Holdings, a pan-African investment company, and the United Bank for Africa (UBA). Elumelu is known for his "Africapitalism" philosophy, which emphasizes the role of the private sector in driving Africa's economic development. He is also the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, which supports young African entrepreneurs.