The Africa CEO Forum and the International Finance Corporation have highlighted the critical need for Nigeria and other African nations to address internal trade challenges before they can truly emerge as major players in global commerce.
This call was made at the recently held virtual media briefing ahead of the 2025 edition of the CEO Forum, which will examine Africa’s economic challenges and opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment.
The 2025 edition of the Africa CEO Forum is being convened under the theme, ‘Can a New Deal Between State and Private Sector Deliver the Continent a Winning Hand?’, aimed at providing a platform for Africa to navigate an increasingly complex global economy marked by rising protectionism, high debt servicing costs, and declining global aid.
The organisers of the conference said the theme will help stakeholders explore the urgent need for governments to recognise the power of the private sector and strengthen public-private partnerships. IFC is a co-host of the Africa CEO Forum for the fifth year running.
