President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has vowed to lift Africa out of poverty.
Tinubu made the vow on Tuesday in Ghana .
He said African leaders remained committed to lifting their nations out of poverty and building resilient economies at their own pace.
Tinubu, who was a Special Guest of Honour, said this at the swearing-in of President John Mahama in Accra, Ghana.
“We have nothing to prove to anyone except ourselves. We have found the critical path to our success. We shall lift our nations out of poverty and build a resilient economy at our own pace.
“Today, I am here not only as the President of Nigeria but also as an African in resolute support for Ghana and her people,” Tinubu said.
He said Mahama’s inauguration is a source of pride and honour for Ghanaians, the entire continent, and its Diaspora.
“We celebrate African Democracy today as Ghana and her beloved people mark the transition from one democratic government to another.
“This moment does more than symbolise another milestone in the evolution of Ghanaian democratic society.
“It lays to bed the question of whether Ghana and Africa are capable of democratic and productive endeavours. Ghana has answered that question resoundingly.”
He said just as Ghana drew inspiration and strength from Kwame Nkrumah and many of its past leaders, Nigeria similarly drew inspiration from its founding leaders who not only fought for her independence but also cherished the close relationship between the two nations.
