Amb Zainab Mohammed
The Forum of Operators for the Guarantee ofconomic Emergence in Africa, organized her 17th edition of Economic Forum and African Integration Gala that took place in January 31 to February 1, 2025 in Banjul (The Gambia).
This Fora served as a gathering for all AFRICA Leaders, economist, 21st entrepreneur and those who are business orientated, in proffering working and lasting solutions to the Economic development and growth of Africa, as overtime, the forum had birth out dividend of it’s mission and therefore, there is a constant need of coming together, to analyse, what has worked and what is yet to work for the purpose of constant achievement of positive results in restoring the lost Economic Glory of Africa.
Nevertheless, the 17th edition witnessed calibers from different countries under AFRICA, including the Global President Of WCCI, Ambassador Zainab Mohammed, who came up with much sophisticated wealth of wisdom. She laid more Emphasis on “AFRICANS THE SOLUTION TO AFRICA”.
She quotes “Africa’s strength lies in its people, and women make up more than half of our population. Yet, their contributions to economic growth remain under leveraged as they are several tools for growth to be considered in making Africa economic great, such as; innovative financial systems, like Islamic banking, become transformative.
By offering collateral-free loans and embracing profit-and-risk-sharing models, Islamic banking empowers women-led organizations to thrive. These systems provide not just financial capital but also dignity and opportunity, fostering financial independence for women entrepreneurs.
We must also look beyond finance to education and skills development. Africa is poised to host the world’s largest and youngest workforce by 2035, with women at its core. Equipping women with digital, technical, and entrepreneurial skills will enable them to drive innovation and diversification in key sectors like agriculture, technology, and manufacturing.
Ambassador Zainab Mohammed, offers critical and action taking process to the forum as she gave a take home on the need for Africa Leaders to consider the power of collaboration. Public-private partnerships, cross-border trade, and regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area are all opportunities to uplift women and, by extension, Africa.
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(FOGECA GAMBIA 2025)