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President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to make infrastructure development a top priority, emphasizing that it holds the key to unlocking the continent’s vast economic potential.
Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, Mahama highlighted the crucial role of modern transportation systems, ports, and digital connectivity in fostering trade, boosting industrialization, and creating job opportunities for millions of Africans.
“Our focus must be on building efficient road and rail networks, upgrading ports, and expanding digital infrastructure. These investments will strengthen intra-African trade, enhance productivity, and ensure that African businesses remain competitive on the global stage,” he stated.
He stressed that without a strong infrastructure foundation, the vision of a single African market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) would remain unrealized.
In support of Mahama’s vision, the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, commended Ghana’s commitment to economic transformation, particularly its 24-hour economy initiative. He reaffirmed BADEA’s readiness to partner with African governments to drive sustainable development.
“Ghana’s approach serves as a beacon of innovation and leadership for the rest of the continent. With the right investments and policies, Africa can unlock unprecedented growth and prosperity,” Dr. Ould Tah remarked.
The Africa Prosperity Dialogues continue to provide a platform for policymakers, industry leaders, and financial institutions to collaborate on strategies that will accelerate economic integration and long-term development across the continent.
Credit :Citinewsroom