UNGA 2026: Elumelu Seeks Stronger US-Africa Trade Ties

UNGA 2026: Elumelu seeks stronger US-Africa trade ties

NEW YORK — Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s development model from dependence on foreign aid to trade, investment, entrepreneurship and private sector-led growth. Elumelu made the call during a fireside chat on the sidelines of the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York. The […]

Elumelu urges shift from aid to trade for Africa at UNGA

Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu has called for a shift from aid to trade for Africa, urging private-sector-led partnerships at the UN General Assembly.

Tony Elumelu urges investors to replace aid with African capital

Tony Elumelu told a UN General Assembly session that aid cannot build industries, and urged investors to partner with African businesses instead.

UNGA 2026: Elumelu Calls for Stronger U.S.-Africa Trade, Investment Partnership - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Stellamaries Amuwa, Abuja Tony Elumelu, the Group Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s development model from dependence on foreign aid to trade, investment, entrepreneurship and private sector-led growth. He made this known during a fireside chat on the sidelines of the United Nations...

UNGA: Elumelu calls for Africa to shift from aid to trade

Nigerian businessman and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s economic relationship with the rest of the world, urging a move from traditional aid dependency towards trade, investment and private-sector-led partnerships. Elumelu made the call during a fireside chat on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he addressed international investors and policymake…