By Harun Abu-Faisal
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya to participate in the 2023 Mo Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW) event.
The theme of this year’s forum is “Global Africa,” and it will bring together prominent figures from across Africa and beyond to discuss the progress and potential of the African continent.
Osinbajo is scheduled to attend the IGW Africa Leadership opening ceremony on Friday and speak at the first session today, Saturday April 29. He will join other leaders to discuss the topic, “Africa’s Weight in the World, Highlighting the Continent’s Assets and Potentials.”
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, which has been organizing the annual forum since 2006, places critical importance on good governance and leadership for Africa.
The event will feature other notable speakers, including Kenyan President William Ruto, former President of the African Development Bank Mr. Donald Kaberuka, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO.
Apart from the forum, Osinbajo is expected to hold bilateral meetings with Kenyan President William Ruto and the British Minister of State for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell.
The forum will be attended by leaders from Africa and across the world, and it presents an opportunity for African leaders to discuss issues affecting the continent and identify ways to improve governance and leadership.
In conclusion, the Mo Ibrahim Governance Weekend is a crucial event that provides a platform for African leaders to exchange ideas and come up with strategies to improve governance and leadership on the continent. Osinbajo’s participation in the event is a testament to Nigeria’s commitment to good governance and leadership in Africa.
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