Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on African leaders to adopt long-term development plans, invest in quality education and innovation, and speak with one voice on issues of reparations and debt relief to secure the continent’s future.
Jonathan made the call in a post shared on his X account on Thursday after speaking at the opening of the Elevate Africa Convening 2026 in Accra, Ghana. The event was hosted by His Majesty Ògíamẹ̀ Atúwàtse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri.
He said Africa’s future prosperity would depend on clear vision, deliberate development planning and purposeful leadership.
According to him, countries such as Singapore and India have shown that sustained progress is possible…