Both leaders opined that economic growth was the major determinant of any country’s progress.
Mr Youssouf underscored Africa’s commitment to ensuring sustainable peace
AU has announced that it will hold its 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council on February 11 and 12 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The partnership reflected a shift from short-term assistance towards sustainable, locally anchored development solutions.
He said that the success of the fund emphasised the urgency for stronger backing.
He warned that institutions fail “not for lack of noble ideals but when they drift into irrelevance”.
Youths have called for the recognition of the Lake Chad Basin as a key asset in Africa’s climate agenda.
The IOM said rising droughts, floods, and environmental degradation are driving displacement across the continent, leaving millions vulnerable.
The summit, which takes place in Addis Ababa from September 8-10, 2025, is a critical platform for accelerating climate action and financing Africa’s green development.
According to him, Nigeria’s agricultural transformation strategy is market-driven.
