By Aderogba George
Crustos Consult, a subsidiary of Crustos Prestige Group Limited, a business management company says it is working to advance the development of Africa through business Leadership and Investment Summit (ABLIS).
Amb. Shirley Hills, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the group said at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday that the summit had been fixed for Kigali (Rwanda) between Oct. 7 and Oct. 12.
She said the summit would draw participants from leaders with diverse knowledge in agriculture and mining sectors who would discuss how best to transform the continent into a global business hub.
According to her, the group has identified leadership gaps while conducting assessment and analysis on the challenges bedevilling Africa countries.
“We need resources to push our nations. This is not just a Nigeria thing. Our plan is to bring African nations together to see how we can come out of many challenges.
“This summit will also help to provide training and resources to equip and enhance African business leaders with the knowledge, leadership skills and networking.
“We intend to provide acumen to navigate and excel in the global business environment.
“The gathering will foster Pan-African integration and partnership, promote collaboration among African businesses and between African and international entities,” she said.
The Head of Mission of ABLIS, Dr Okechukwu Ani, said the summit was in line with President Bola Tinubu administration’s efforts to renew the hope of many Nigerians.
He said that agriculture and mining sectors that Tinubu hoped to develop would not only boost foreign exchange for Nigeria, but would also grow the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and reduce unemployment.
“Nigeria government needs to be there to learn more about modern technology in agriculture because it will make the country achieve its goals.
“Nigeria is the giant of Africa whichever way you look at it, either in hydrocarbons and solid minerals. We expect the non-oil sector to grow GDP through reduced unemployment,” Ani said. (NAN)