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PHOTOS: TEF, UBA & US Govt partner in ‘Unleashing Africa’s Entrepreneurs

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January 31, 2016
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US Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker addressing the audience at the event

US Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker addressing the audience at the event

The Tony Elumelu Foundation and United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) partnered with the United States Department of Commerce to host a panel and round-table discussion between members of the U.S. Presidential Council on Doing Business in Africa (PCDBIA)and a diverse community of African entrepreneurs.

The 11 person U.S. delegation, was led by the Honourable Penny Pritzker – U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The event – titled “Unleashing Africa’s Entrepreneurs: Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to Empower the Next Generation of Africa’s Business Leaders” – brought together American business leaders and Nigerian entrepreneurs to discuss challenges, solutions and innovations in the current African business environment.

US Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker addressing the audience at the event
US Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker addressing the audience at the event

 

Founder, TEF, Tony O. Elumelu CON applauding a speaker at the event
Founder, TEF, Tony O. Elumelu CON applauding a speaker at the event

 

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TOE exchanging pleasantries with a member of the U.S. delegation
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TOE addressing the audience
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