Why I am passionate about growth, expansion of the Africa’s economy – Douglas Fordjour
Chairman of Lumiere Group International, Douglas Fordjour has said only Africans with broad knowledge of its challenges can save the continent, pointing out that with right investment and technology, Africa is on the rod to self discovery.
With enormous opportunities in the regions, Fordjour maintained that no one can build the region like Africans who understand what it feels and what it takes to change the trajectory of the African economy.
The financial expert who has worked in the UK, US and UAE, gaining valuable insights and skills in the global financial markets, said that he believes his many years in the London financial district and expertise in developing customer-centric and innovative investment and finance solutions will be of immense help to the country.
According to him, it was imperative for many business investors within Africa to build on the enormous resources in their region and not allow foreigners to take advantage of the fast growing economy and prosperity of Africa.
According to him, there are lots of projects that will spring up in the next few years as Africa has been identified as a fertile land for the rest of the world to invest, warning that if young people, especially entrepreneurs don’t rise to the occasion and develop their capacity to identify opportunities, they may miss the big moment that could transform their lives and the African region.
Being an experienced and successful investment professional with more than 20 decades in various fields of life, Douglas Fordjour in an interactive session with select journalist opened up about the avalanche of investment opportunities young minds in Africa and beyond can tap into by developing their capacity to serve as the link between emerging markets and investors.
The trailblazer in the African Commodities and Trade fiancé sector further mentioned that one must be passion-driven to transform his immediate environment and Africa at large, adding that Africa is blessed with abundant opportunities and resources that would remain untapped if those who live in the region don’t take advantage of the potentials before them.
Fordjour has successfully executed projects across diverse industries, including infrastructure, telecommunication, transportation and logistics, energy, oil & gas, mining and construction. He is also passionate about adapting and localizing best practices from other regions to improve the economic prospects of Africa.
