By  Ediri Ejoh

CASABLANCA—Chairman Heirs Holding, Mr Tony Elumelu, yesterday, called for a sustainable investment in the agriculture and energy sector for economic transformation across the continent, saying that charity and aid have failed Africa.

Making this call at the 4th International African Development Forum in Casablanca, organised by Attijariwafa Bank in Casablanca, Morocco, Elumelu maintained that new approach to the development of African continent is imperative for development, stressing that charity and aid have failed Africa and its leading entrepreneurs are now driving the continent’s development agenda.

He said: “I come here today to embrace my North African brothers and sisters and also my francophone brothers and sisters represented here. African unity should be about shared bonds and trade. As we grow closer we will address the challenges caused by our trade barriers.

“I believe in Africa, and I believe in the power of entrepreneurship to deliver the future we all want for the continent- a future of stability and prosperity, with sustainable energy and food for all.”