The entrepreneur joined global leaders at the invitation of President of France, Emmanuel Macron, to discuss the use of technology and entrepreneurship in making the world a better place.
“We need the world to pay attention to the plight of young Africans so that issues of migration can be addressed in a more fundamental way by tackling the root cause which is a lack of economic hope. We must address these issues holistically to fight poverty which as we all know is a threat to everyone everywhere.”
Mr Elumelu reiterated to world leaders that even as they gathered in the next G7 and G20 summits, they should prioritise tech for all on the African continent. The pact, he said, will leverage technology to bridge the gender divide in today’s fast-evolving workspace, drive a more inclusive work environment and accelerate innovations that will further simplify our lives and make us more efficient.