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With Aliko Dangote recently signing a N1.8 Trillion rice deal in Niger State (2025), watch the untold story of how AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina first convinced him to stop importing and start producing. This is the blueprint for Nigeria's 2025 economic recovery.

In this powerful interview, Dr. Ken Giami sits down with Dr. Akinwumi Adesina ( Fmr President of the African Development Bank) to discuss the blueprint for Africa’s economic explosion.

From convincing Aliko Dangote to switch from importing to producing, to launching a $3 billion initiative for women (AFAWA), Dr. Adesina shares the untold stories behind Africa's biggest financial moves. He also tackles the "Japa" syndrome, explaining why the future of African youth lies on the continent, not in Europe.

🔥 Watch out for:
-The specific conversation that changed Aliko Dangote’s business model forever.
-Dr. Adesina's unique definition of the word "AWARD."
-Why "Nobody eats GDP" and what actually matters for development.

CHAPTERS: [00:00] Intro: Why Agriculture is the "Sexiest" Profession [06:00] The "Japa" Syndrome: Why Youth are Fleeing Africa [09:40] Agriculture is a $1 Trillion Business (The Dangote Story) [16:10] The "High 5s" Strategy to Transform Africa [21:40] Debunking the Myth: Is Investing in Africa Risky? [34:00] Empowering Women: The Story of the Market Women on the Plane [37:15] The AFAWA Initiative ($3 Billion for Women) [44:00] Dr. Adesina’s Powerful Definition of an "AWARD"

QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE:

-"If you know how to swim, you will never be afraid of water. Africa is not risky, you just need to learn how to swim."
-"Poverty is not an industry. We must create wealth."

ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank Group, a World Food Prize Laureate, and widely considered "Africa's Optimist-in-Chief."

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