By Ologeh Joseph Chibu
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and Visiting Professor at the African Leadership Centre, King’s College London, will speak at a public event organised by the Wilson Center and Brown Capital Management in the United Kingdom.
The Africa forum is titled “Securing Africa’s Critical Mineral Wealth: A Role for Sovereign Wealth Funds”
The event is slated for Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Washington, D.C
Irohinoodua was informed that Dr. Fayemi will discuss how policymakers and private investors can rethink strategies for leveraging Africa’s critical mineral wealth to build infrastructure and new economies across the continent. The event will explore the potential role of sovereign wealth funds in harnessing this mineral wealth to drive the global energy transition, establish sustainable value chains, enhance socioeconomic growth, and promote environmental protections.
The event will feature experts from the Wilson Center and a range of perspectives from thought leaders, policymakers, and industry specialist