Nigerian philanthropist and business leader Tony Elumelu calls on Africa to drop what he describes as a “victim mentality.” In remarks reported by Vanguard and The Punch, he says the continent should avoid framing its situation primarily in terms of helplessness and instead focus on actions that improve outcomes. Both outlets report that Elumelu encourages African countries to welcome support that can help address development challenges, describing potential partners as including foreign investors and nations from different regions.
The Punch adds that his comments include a push for greater openness to investment and for prioritising infrastructure, particularly to support young entrepreneurs. Vanguard similarly frames his remarks around engaging outside assistance from multiple countries and regions. While the outlets use slightly different wording, they present the same core message: Africa should change how it views its development and take steps aimed at enabling investment, infrastructure, and economic participation. The reports do not provide specific policy proposals or mention any formal programme tied to his statement.
