Ngozie Okonjo-Iweala

"So we were not able to save when we should have. That is why you find that Nigeria is now in the situation it is in."

"We have a choice. Either we converge downwards by allowing the virus to drag us all back down, or we converge upwards by vaccinating the world."

"Investing in women is smart economics, and investing in girls, catching them upstream is even smarter economics."

"No one can fight corruption for Nigerians except Nigerians. Everyone has to be committed from the top to the bottom to fight it."

"Its about our common good, because these variants will come back if people are not vaccinated."

"Africa represents our fastest-growing region in the world. If you want to be relevant, you need to be in this part of the world."

"It’s not just about empowering women, it’s about economic growth."

"Unless we can make access to finance easier for women in their businesses, we will be missing out on a significant portion of growth within our economies."

"Compare non retiring income with investment such as bonds and fixed income etc.Annuity is low risk venture, fixed rate and guaranteed income for life and dependable old age."

"“Africa’s opportunity lies not in aid — but in adding value, building trust, and using our resources wisely,”"

"“Our critical minerals are in demand — but instead of giving them away raw, we must negotiate smartly, add value locally, create jobs, and become a true hub of global manufacturing and innovation"

"The idea [the governments You Win campaign] is that instead of young people in Nigeria waiting to get employment, they should create their own jobs and employ their peers and employ other people."