The Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Tudu Center for Leadership and Development, Osman Mubarik Abu, has called on African governments to prioritise the inclusion of the private sector in their delegations to international events.

He emphasised the need for private sector inclusion, saying "the Private Sector, when allowed to be part of government's business delegations, witnesses and appreciates every single business discussion during meetings."

Mr Mubarik Abu explained that the private sector drives economic activities and growth, and urged African leaders to present concepts that stimulate job creation and encourage international partnerships to tap into Africa's potential.

Speaking at the 2025 World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC, he reminded African leaders of the urgency of addressing unemployment among young people.

He said Africa has the bulk of the working-age population to support economic transformation.

Bernardo Weaver, host of the event, described Africa as the future of economic growth and urged leaders to address the continent's problems, saying governments shouldn't disappoint their future generation.