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Convocation Speech by Dr Akinwumi Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Convocation Ceremony of Veritas University - Abuja, Nigeria - 8 December 2023

· Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (International)

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiConvocation Speech by Dr Akinwumi Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Convocation Ceremony of Veritas University - Abuja, Nigeria - 8 December 2023

ContextConvocation speech at Veritas University in Abuja, Nigeria; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and stresses opportunities for young graduates.

Why it mattersAdesina encourages graduates to build businesses ready for investors.

Problems raised
  1. Climate change, debt and inflation have hurt the global economy.
  2. Young people need jobs and finance.
  3. Youth businesses lack investor readiness.
Solutions proposed
  1. Train young entrepreneurs in business skills.
  2. Help them pitch bankable proposals.
  3. Build on Africa's fast-growing economies.
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