A businessman named Niyi John Olajide told African leaders they need to fix their economic policies. He leads Cavista Holdings and the Corporate Council on Africa. He spoke at a big ceremony hosted by the Ooni of Ife, where Ghana's President John Mahama got a chieftaincy title. Other heavy hitters like Aliko Dangote and former President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana were there.
Olajide called the continent's current situation a waste. He pointed out that Africa's huge population and total economic output are held back by bad rules and red tape between countries. He said Nigeria's fortunes are tied to Ghana's success, using their relationship as a model. He praised business figures like Dangote for already operating across borders.
His main demand was for governments to stop talking and start doing. He wants simpler regulations, lower trade barriers, and stronger property rights. He mentioned the African Continental Free Trade Area as a big opportunity that needs actual work to function, like unified standards and faster customs. He called this an economic and moral need for the young population. The Ooni of Ife agreed, pushing for stronger cultural and economic links between Nigeria and Ghana.
Olajide called the continent's current situation a waste. He pointed out that Africa's huge population and total economic output are held back by bad rules and red tape between countries. He said Nigeria's fortunes are tied to Ghana's success, using their relationship as a model. He praised business figures like Dangote for already operating across borders.
His main demand was for governments to stop talking and start doing. He wants simpler regulations, lower trade barriers, and stronger property rights. He mentioned the African Continental Free Trade Area as a big opportunity that needs actual work to function, like unified standards and faster customs. He called this an economic and moral need for the young population. The Ooni of Ife agreed, pushing for stronger cultural and economic links between Nigeria and Ghana.
