Africa can unlock $3.4 trillion market with infrastructure investment – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has said African leaders have the capacity to unlock a $3.4 trillion market if critical investments are made in infrastructure.

Speaking on the third day of the African Prosperity Dialogues, under the theme “Delivering Africa’s Single Market Through Infrastructure: Invest, Connect, and Integrate,” Mahama highlighted the crucial role infrastructure plays in creating jobs and opportunities for young people across the continent.

He underscored the need to develop efficient road and rail networks to facilitate intra-African trade.

“We must invest in infrastructure to facilitate trade, efficient road networks, ports, and digital connectivity. We must strengthen African supply chains to ensure that our industries produce goods and services that meet both regional and global standards,” he said.

Meanwhile, the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, praised Ghana's 24-hour economy initiative and reaffirmed the bank's commitment to supporting the vision.

“Ghana’s 24-hour vision is an inspiration to the entire continent, showing that with bold leadership, innovation, and investment, we can unlock Africa’s full economic potential. At BADEA, we are committed to being a strategic partner,” he said.