Makinde urges transparency in China-Africa partnerships
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for transparency and mutual benefit in partnerships between Africa and global powers, particularly China. He said such relationships must promote shared prosperity and fairness. Makinde made this call during the opening of the second Ibadan Forum, jointly organised by the University of Ibadan’s Department of History and Zhejiang Normal University, China. The event, themed “Convergence or Divergence? Africa’s Development in Global Partnerships and a Shared Future,” gathered scholars and policymakers to discuss Africa’s role in the global order. Represented by his deputy, Bayo Lawal, Makinde urged African leaders to carefully assess international agreements and ensure they align with the continent’s interests. “We must not run opaque partnerships. They must be open to all stakeholders. That is how we promote convergence, not divergence,” he said. He called for fairness in deals between China and […]
