Mr Ogunbiyi described SAPZ as a strategic agribusiness model designed to support Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda through agriculture.
Mr Tah said the meetings provided an opportunity to present his vision to governors.
He said the partnership would help transform social security and pension funds into strategic instruments for sustainable development.
Mr Keyamo said the agreement marked a significant step toward improving the competitiveness of African airlines and expanding aviation capacity across the continent.
The leaders made the call during a presidential dialogue held at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group in Brazzaville.
The AfDB president called for deeper financial reforms to reduce reliance on external aid and strengthen Africa’s economic sovereignty.
The Chief Economist/Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, AfDB, Kevin Urama, presented the report.
They warned that financing models lacking proper environmental and social safeguards pose an enormous risk to Africa’s ecological and public health.
Ms Akin-Olugbade noted that lasting recovery requires close cooperation between humanitarian organisations, development banks and private-sector partners.
AfDB said the new agreement would particularly improve technological development, strengthen seed systems, and broaden partnerships.
