Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede urges global investors to back Africa’s youth and entrepreneurs at UNGA 80 side event
At the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings and Coronation Group, called for stronger investment in Africa’s youth and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Speaking at the Africa Breakfast Conversations (ABC) side event in New York, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede stressed that Africa’s future growth depends on unlocking its young population’s potential and bridging it with global markets.
“Unlocking Africa’s youth potential, connecting entrepreneurs to global markets, and ensuring inclusive growth are not just aspirations — they are imperatives if Africa is to shape the 21st century,” he said during an exclusive fireside chat moderated by Claudine Moore, Managing Director, Africa, Allison Worldwide.
The Africa Breakfast Conversations, hosted by Allison Worldwide in partnership with The King’s Trust Group and Black House Media (BHM), convened African and U.S. business leaders to explore strategies for Africa-led innovation, investment, and sustainable development.
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede highlighted that nearly 70% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population is under 30, positioning the continent as a key driver of global growth. By 2030, one in five people in the world will be African, so there is an urgency to mobilise resources for youth empowerment.
He further emphasised the importance of Africa-led solutions, cross-sector partnerships, and diaspora engagement in accelerating sustainable progress. “If we get it right, Africa will not just participate in the future — it will help define it,” he said.
The ABC event reinforced Africa’s role in global development conversations, spotlighting opportunities in entrepreneurship, technology, and youth-led innovation.
