Professor Magnus Lekara Kpakol, Chairman/CEO of the Economic Growth and Development Centre (EGDC) paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, the High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Nigeria on 17th February, 2022. The visit was intended to inform His Excellency of the planned project of the EGDC in conjunction with the University of Texas aimed at providing a platform for interested companies and relevant stakeholders in business sectors across Africa to develop global partnerships for the advancement of Africa’s human capacity and reposition the continent for self-driven growth and sustainable development.

The Africa Forum, Global Partnerships and study tours is expected to deliver to Africa an improved global competitiveness. EGDC is seeking the facilitation of the High Commission to mobilize the participation of interested entrepreneurs, companies and other stakeholders including policy makers from the United Republic of Tanzania at the Forum.