Microsoft Co-Founder, Bill Gates has expressed optimism
about Africa’s future, predicting that Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, will
become the world’s largest city.
Gates described the city’s projected growth as a reflection
of Africa’s rising global relevance in the 21st century.
Speaking at the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers event held in
Lagos, Gates stated the continent’s demographic advantage, calling Africa the
“most fascinating” region of the century due to its youthful population.
“Africa is a very young continent,” Gates said. “More than
half of all children born this century will be African. That youthfulness will
shape global trends in profound ways.”
Highlighting Lagos as a prime example of Africa’s urban
expansion, Gates noted: “The city we’re in today will, by far, be the largest
in the world. That’s going to make for a dynamic and vibrant environment, and
the world will be watching.”
Gates cautioned that Africa’s potential will be determined
by the investments made in the near term, particularly in health and education.
“Whether this young population drives transformative
progress will depend on the choices we make in the next 20 years,” he said. “If
we invest wisely, Africa’s future is nothing short of extraordinary.”
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