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Tony Elumelu and French President Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron presented a bold and new vision of France's relationship with Africa during an exclusive session recently organized by the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Lagos
. President Macron also emphasized the importance of the private sector
Macron spoke at a lively and boundless interactive session in front of nearly 2,000 former Tony students. The Elumelu Foundation, which sought advice from the young president on how to grow their business, reached the European markets in the midst of nascent nationalism and emerging trade wars and secrets of its political success.
The experience of Macron as a foreigner directly to and not to the audience electrified the room.
"To young African entrepreneurs: never listen to people who tell you to wait," said Macron
"If you believe in your plans: do it. 39, to help the new generation seize opportunities and meet the challenge, which is what underpins a new, balanced relationship. "
TEF Founder and President of Heirs Holdings and the United Bank for the United States. Africa (UBA), Tony O. Elumelu, CON moderated the event and opened the forum recognizing the importance of African entrepreneurship
"The French president acknowledges the importance of African entrepreneurship. crucial importance of African entrepreneurs for sustainable economic development on the continent – he knows that the African narrative is changing and will change. His voice is refreshing and welcoming, "he said.
" We want France and the rest of the world to realize that Africa is a continent of opportunities. "
The two leaders stood side by side, surrounded by TEF signed an agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), the French Development Bank.
In conclusion of the event , TEF has signed an agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), established a research partnership to examine the entrepreneurial ecosystem in West Africa, with a focus on Francophone countries, a framework for guaranteeing risk sharing and access to high-level mentors for FET entrepreneurs
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