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Bazivamo: Kigali summit will strengthen Nigeria-Rwanda ties, attract investment

Christophe Bazivamo, Rwanda’s ambassador to Nigeria, says the upcoming 100 most notable Africans Leadership and business summit in Kigali presents an opportunity to deepen diplomatic ties between the two countries.

The summit, organised by the Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, is scheduled to take place from July 4 to 6 in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

Speaking in Abuja when he hosted a delegation led by Kingsley Amafibe, project director of the summit, the Rwandan ambassador said Kigali is ready to welcome over 1,000 delegates from across Africa to discuss critical issues such as economic growth, governance, investment opportunities, and sustainable development.

He said the summit would leverage the longstanding diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Rwanda to boost investors’ confidence.

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Bazivamo expressed gratitude to the organisers for choosing Kigali as the host city of the summit, noting that his country is excited about the anticipated economic benefits for the local hospitality industry and small businesses.

According to the organisers, the summit aims to foster cross-border initiatives, allowing nations to share best practices in key sectors such as agriculture, education, and healthcare.

It will also celebrate the achievements of African leaders and businesses, inspiring future generations and promoting a positive global image of Africa.

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Notable figures to be honoured include football star Mo Salah, Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, music star Burna Boy, investor Femi Otedola, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

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