Liberia, May 18 -- At the 2026 Africa Forward Summit, convened by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chairman Tony O. Elumelu delivered a strong message to global leaders, investors, and development partners: Africa seeks meaningful partnerships rooted in equality, not dependency.

Addressing delegates at the summit, Elumelu emphasized that Africa's transformation depends heavily on investments in electricity and infrastructure, stressing that the private sector must play a central role in mobilizing the capital required for sustainable development.

"We welcome true partnerships - partnerships of substance and based on equity - where Africans and African solutions catalyze...