African leaders seek knowledge transfer on agriculture health climate resilience diplomacy
African leaders have underscored the urgency to equip the new generations in leading sectors like agriculture and health to climate resilience and diplomacy. Africa’s vast human capital, they must be empowered to drive structural transformation and global engagement on equal terms. This was disclosed a virtual global forum hosted by the former Nigerian Permanent Representative […]
African leaders have underscored the urgency to equip the new generations in leading sectors like agriculture and health to climate resilience and diplomacy.
Africa’s vast human capital, they must be empowered to drive structural transformation and global engagement on equal terms.
This was disclosed a virtual global forum hosted by the former Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations and 74th President of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, with the theme, “Africa Rising on Africa Day 2025, Innovation, Heritage, and Hope” in Washington, D.C as he addresses issues like democracy, migration, population growth, and regional peace and security.
In a statement signed by Joi John Co – Founder, Belcrest Institute, Migration is not alien to Africa, the real task is to build systems that make staying as viable and rewarding as going. Africa is not a passive participant in global affairs, we are contributors to world civilizations past, present, and future.
In his remarks, Prof. Muhammad-Bande emphasized the importance of Agenda 2063, the African Union’s strategic framework for inclusive growth and sustainable development. He said there should be a renewed continental focus on self-reliance, democratic governance adapted to African contexts, and long-term investments in education, science, and innovation.
He also highlighted the central role of Africa’s youth as the urgency of equipping new generations to lead in sectors ranging from agriculture and health to climate resilience and diplomacy.
“Africa’s vast human capital, he noted, must be empowered to drive structural transformation and global engagement on equal terms”.
On conflict and governance, Prof. Muhammed-Bande spoke on the ongoing crisis in Sudan, advocating for stronger, more coordinated interventions by the African Union and regional partners.
He also reaffirmed the need for Africa to shape global responses to climate change and public health in line with its own realities and priorities.
During the interactive segment of the forum, Prof. Muhammad-Bande responded to questions addressing issues including democracy, migration, population growth, and regional peace and security.
“Migration is not alien to Africa,” he said.
“The real task is to build systems that make staying as viable and rewarding as going.”
The Africa Day Forum 2025, hosted by the Belcrest Institute, forms part of the Institute’s mission to spotlight Africa’s evolving role in global discourse.
This year’s event marked a renewed call to view Africa not just as a continent of challenges, but as a wellspring of innovation, culture, and potential.