Tony Elumelu Appointed Co-chair Of G2O Business Council

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu has been named a co-chairperson of the Business 20 (B20) India Action Council on African economic integration.

The B20 is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community.

According to a statement on the B20 India website, the African economies have embarked on an ambitious journey of continent-wise economic integration.

“The B20 must come together to offer extensive support to make this process a success and work towards African economic development,” the statement reads.

“This agenda will provide a wide range of meaningful benefits to all nations on the African continent and beyond.

“By aiding business participation in Africa, international cooperation in this area will foster an enabling environment for its overall inclusive growth.”

The action council is chaired by Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder of Bharti Enterprises, India.

Co-chairpersons include Ethiopia’s Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of SoleRebels, Ethiopia; Patricia Nzolantima, founder of Bizzoly Holding, from the Democratic Republic of Congo; Cameroon’s Rebecca Enonchong; CEO, AppsTech and chairperson, Afrilabs; among others.