In a passionate address to regional leaders, President Irfaan Ali on Thursday highlighted a transformative shift catalyzed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), praising the influx of investors from Africa into the region.
Speaking in The Bahamas at the 3rd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum at the Baha Mar Convention Centre in Nassau, the President remarked on the unprecedented interest from over 50 African delegations exploring business opportunities, marking a significant milestone in regional economic collaboration.
“Three years ago, not a single sophisticated investor from Africa would have considered this region,” the President stated, reflecting on the rapid evolution spurred by Afreximbank’s involvement. The President underscored the emergence of tech billionaires and leading technology firms showing keen interest, heralding a potential for monumental transformation and the realization of vast opportunities within the region.