Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has partnered with the Department for International Development (DFID) to promote Africa’s private sector and development of its communities. The partnership was reached at an event at the London Business School.
The event served as a platform for dialogue between the private sector in Africa and policy makers to continue to discuss ways in which to create partnerships in Africa that eliminate bottlenecks and increase both the economic and social wealth of Africa.
The UK Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell, emphasized that “Africa is a continent of innovation, enterprise and opportunity “and urged businesses globally to seize those opportunities offered by African markets,” adding that “Well-directed action by people sitting in boardrooms can improve the lives of people in Africa just as much as aid workers and charity campaigners can”.
As a leading spokesperson for the private sector in Africa, Elumelu, Chairman o...