Four foundations of prominent African leaders have been awarded grants by the Tony Elumelu Foundation to support their work in identifying and developing the next generation of African leaders. The recipient foundations are the Kofi Annan Foundation, the John A. Kufuor Foundation, the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation.
All share a dedication to the development of Africa through a focus on the continent's young people, an approach that resonates with the Tony Elumelu Foundation's own emphasis on entrepreneurship as the key catalyst for Africa's economic transformation.
According to Dr. Wiebe Boer, CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation,
"There is a critical need in Africa for leadership development. This is a great opportunity for us to support the work of exemplary African
political leaders to equip the next generation, so their experience
becomes a benefit to us all."
Through the African Leaders Grant, each organisation will utilise the
funds to support initiatives associated with the entrepreneurship and
leadership development pillar of the Tony Elumelu Foundation.
"The Tony Elumelu Foundation has previously partnered with the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation to support our work in youth employment in Africa. It is a personal passion Tony and I share and something that this grant will allow us to continue doing. This collaboration to equip the next generation is an example that I hope others will follow. Africa will be better off for it,� commented President Obasanjo on the grant.
Former UN Secretary General and Founder of the Kofi Annan
Foundation, Kofi Annan, speaking on how the grant will be used by
his foundation commented, "We very much appreciate this grant
from the Tony Elumelu Foundation, which will allow a promising
young African graduate to work and gain experience at the Kofi
Annan Foundation, on issues of direct relevance to African
governance, peace and security".
The African Leaders Grant aims to support efforts across the
continent through the work of the grantee foundations and the Tony
Elumelu Foundation that will influence policy reform, promote
effective leadership, training, and mentorship of emerging leaders
across Africa.
According to President Kufuor, �This grant promises a
real opportunity for building longstanding partnerships with similar
foundations in Africa striving to empower our youth.�
Speaking on the legacy of the African leaders involved, TEF Founder
Tony O. Elumelu remarked, "Each of these leaders has taken great
pride in fostering the next generation of African business and
political leaders, who will be the drivers of Africa's future growth and prosperity.
Africa's development relies on our ability to nurture a new generation of young leaders, as these African icons are already
doing."
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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