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President Bola Tinubu has called on Africa to act now, saying that the continent has what it takes to develop itself.

He said this in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates on Monday during a meeting with the Rwandan President, Paul Kagame.

The two leaders are in Abu Dhabi to attend the Sustainability Week held between January 12 and 18.

Tinubu is expected to use the summit to stress his istration’s reforms, including those related to energy sufficiency, transportation, public health and economic development.

In a post on his official X handle, @officialABAT, the president wrote, “This evening, on the eve of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, I had meaningful conversations with Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

“Africa has what it takes to develop itself. We have the resources, the people, and the capacity. We must look inward to improve intra-African trade and collaboration to benefit the African people and the continent. The time for Africa is now.”

Earlier, the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, had invited Tinubu to attend the summit.

Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday at the invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, announced Tinubu’s arrival in a post on his X page.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he is received by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE,” Olusegun wrote.

The summit, themed “The Nexus of Next: Supercharging Sustainable Progress,” is scheduled to run from 12 to 18 January in Abu Dhabi. The event will bring together global leaders to accelerate sustainable development and advance socio-economic progress.

In Abu Dhabi, the President is expected to deliver a speech highlighting his istration’s key reforms, particularly in energy efficiency, transportation, public health, and economic development.

During the visit, Tinubu and his delegation are expected to hold discussions with UAE leadership to strengthen bilateral relations and explore opportunities for economic and diplomatic partnerships.

The forum aims to serve as a platform for policymakers, business leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss strategies for transitioning to a sustainable economy while fostering global prosperity.

The president was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; and the Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje.

https://www.channelstv.com/2025/01/14/africa-has-what-it-takes-to-develop-itself-tinubu/

Very correct Mr president.

Very true. The only problem is that dirty politics is a barrier and there is no sign it will stop anytime soon

Na una be our real problem

Exactly

Fact

Africa must look inward to develop - Tinubu

Yet he gallivants all over the world looking for loans, foreign investors, going for medicals with foreign hospitals and doctors abroad, driving foreign made vehicles and even engaging contractors and miners to handle our local projects we have professionals here who can do same..


See person who doesn't even believe in Africa giving advise

Are African Politicians willing to make it happen?

Then why the traveling around the whole countries of the world, Oga President?

Africa has what it takes to develop itself but you've been dancing back and forth to Europe since you assumed office?

Africa has what it takes to develop itself but you've taken more than 20 trips to Europe since you assumed office?

Africa has what it takes to develop itself but you've been reliant on world bank policies?

Africa has what it takes to develop itself but you've taken more than 10 loans since you assumed office?

It's like this man is just mocking Nigerians and Africa as a whole with this his statements

Edygrin:
President Bola Tinubu has called on Africa to act now, saying that the continent has what it takes to develop itself.


https://www.channelstv.com/2025/01/14/africa-has-what-it-takes-to-develop-itself-tinubu/

Yet he is borrowing shamelessly

correct.

Anyway, Agriculture is life

Many of us know our potential, but we don’t believe in ourselves. This lack of belief is one of the main reasons people choose to leave. Africa is one of the most livable continents in the world. We have good weather, favorable climate, a growing population, and so many natural resources. Yet, we abandon all these blessings to chase greener pastures abroad.

In my opinion, we Nigerians, especially those of us in the south, tend to be self-centered. If the Europeans and Americans we are rushing to had been as self-centered as we are in the past, they wouldn’t have achieved the level of development they have today. They focused on building their societies together, while we often neglect our communities and think only of ourselves. This mindset holds us back from realizing the full potential of what we already have.

Loll coming from the GOAT FAILURE Africa has ever seen as President 😁

How dis man take destroy everything in such a short period of time is very surprising.

But we still dey run to the west like boy boy with no independence

Obi ers will find excuse to vomit 🤮 again as usual








Shiorrrrrr

All this has what it takes
Na him make my Jordan shoe dey dance balablu skelewu

But the greedy leaders no gree for the development

Tochi360:
Loll coming from the GOAT FAILURE Africa has ever seen as President 😁

How dis man take destroy everything in such a short period of time is very surprising.

One of the Obi ers

With the mindless corruption and lacklustre governance of a large number of African Leaders🧐. But President Tinubu has spent considerable time on attracting Foreign Direct Investment to Nigeria.

See wetin druggie dey yarn .And you keep borrowing telling us you want to use the money for development

Africa must wake up, we sleeping sons of Jacob for what tomorrow may bring...PBAT is listening to Distant Relatives by Nas and Damian Marley...

yes they have what it takes but are ruled by grab it snatch it and run away with it kind of guys.so no development then

T

sonsomegrigbo:



One of the Obi ers

You don't have sense. No human being on earth can be more foolish than an Apc er. Standing with a structure that is the greatest curse to befall your life, your family and Country at large is the greatest level of FOOLISHNESS.

Zombism is never Patriotism.

But will the slaves and sellouts to the imperialists allow it?

Motivational talk.

The human capital is there but it's of poor quality.

The way to develop it is:

1. Speak our native language
2. Use it to acquire knowledge; especially scientific knowledge
3. Believe our Gods

As long as those three things haven't occurred, all you'll have is underdeveloped human capital

Lead by example first.

You Sabi that one yet you go dey beg for money at UNGA.
You dey fly upandan to beg for Foreign investments.

Brendaniel:
Africa must look inward to develop - Tinubu

Yet he gallivants all over the world looking for loans, foreign investors, going for medicals with foreign hospitals and doctors abroad, driving foreign made vehicles and even engaging contractors and miners to handle our local projects we have professionals here who can do same..


See person who doesn't even believe in Africa giving advise

FACT...

Asking others to act now, how is he acting