More than 2,000 Elumelu entrepreneurs attend a session with the French President

French President Emmanuel Macron, who recently visited Nigeria, interacted with more than 2000 entrepreneurs and former students of the Tony Elumelu Foundation ( TEF) from Africa. According to a statement from the United Bank for Africa (UBA) office in Liberia, the historic session provides a platform where participants have established partnerships with African and French business leaders as well 39 with policy makers.

highlighted Macron's visit to the country and was chaired by the UBA president and founder of TEF, Mr. Tony Elumelu. He has given African entrepreneurs a platform to work closely with President Macron and draw ideas from his rich experience as one of the youngest heads of state in recent times.

Elumelu stated that the collaboration between the French president and TEF is the result of President Macron's recognition that African entrepreneurs remain the key to Africa's economic transformation and its desire to move closer and closer to Africa. Raise the voice of future leaders. from France to meet our entrepreneurs, over 2,000 of them across Africa, "said Elumelu." Macron is a new type of leader. It brings the discipline of the private sector and understands the social obligations of the state. He speaks of Africa as a strategic partner and, more importantly, he is a champion of entrepreneurship.

"It's a pleasure to introduce it to our Africa; Africa's innovation, determination and opportunity. We share a bit the same background: the Banker, become a visionary, brings a new state of mind to politics and the business world, "said Elumelu.

The President had the opportunity to interact, individually, with the Young African Entrepreneurs and Explore Partnership Opportunities

"I will, with President Macron, engage with these entrepreneurs in an interactive session where we will discuss the challenges of the private sector. and solutions to create more benefits for the success of entrepreneurship. This promises to be an inspiring session, "added Elumelu.

Macron spoke at an animated and boundless interactive session, in front of nearly 2,000 alumni of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, who have asked the young president's advice on how to Macron's experiences as a foreigner, who transformed French politics and spoke directly to the audience, not to the audience, electrified the room. 19659003] 19659003] "To young African entrepreneurs: never listen to people who tell you to wait," said Macron. "If you believe in your plans: do it. Our role is to help the new generation seize opportunities and meet the challenge. This is what underlies a new, balanced relationship. The French president recognizes the 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 welcome, "he said." We want France and the rest of the world to realize that Africa is a continent of opportunities. "

Created in 2010, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is the leading philanthropy in Africa, defending entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs across the continent.The Foundation's long-term investment in empowering African entrepreneurs is iconic Tony Elumelu's philosophy of African capitalism, which positions the African private sector, and especially entrepreneurs, as a catalyst for the continent's social and economic development.The flagship initiative of the Foundation, the TEF Entrepreneurship Program, is a $ 100 million, 10-year commitment to identify, train mentors and fund 10,000 entrepreneurs who can change the face of business in Africa.