You can do it. You can have a good family life. You can succeed in any field that you choose to play in. There are no limitations to what a woman can… - Zainab Ahmed

The president has a lot of confidence that we can do this if we work together.”

To be clear, African countries are seeking development partnerships, not handouts or aid. In Nigeria, we have requested longer-term financing from MDBs to weather the current storm. These banks could also facilitate partnerships between private investors and local African businesses to boost economic growth and job creation.

African countries must work together with the global community to lift the continent out of poverty. But they should also focus on leveraging their abundant resources and young and dynamic populations.