Prominent African leaders, including Aliko Dangote, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, and Prof. Benedict Oramah, have called on a new generation of leaders to take control of the continent's narrative and mobilise its resources. They spoke at the closing of the 2026 Aliko Dangote Foundation Africa Diaspora Leadership Programme Young Global Leaders Convening in Lagos. The leaders emphasised the need for Africa to build, finance, and own its future, with Oramah noting that the Dangote Refinery is helping Africa 'take back its mind'. Amina Mohammed urged young leaders to stop acting as recipients and start shaping global power.
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