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Farouk Gumel

Vice Chairman, Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group
Farouk Gumel

Farouk is the Vice Chairman of the Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group. TGI is a global conglomerate operating in 13 countries across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia in various business verticals such as Food and Agribusiness, FMCG, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, and Financial Services.

Farouk is Chairman of some of the TGI Group companies, including WACOT Rice, among others. He is also the immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and sits on the boards of the Corporate Council on Africa and the Africa Business Coalition on Health.

Agenda

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Keynotes
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Friday
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3:15 pm
Klarman Auditorium
The Relationship Between developed nations and Africa – the past, the present and the future?
Farouk Gumel explores Africa’s evolving global partnerships and strategies for a stronger economic future.
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The Relationship Between developed nations and Africa – the past, the present and the future?

Africa’s relationship with developed nations has shifted from colonial rule to economic partnerships and global trade. In this session,
Farouk Gumel will explore key historical turning points and their impact on Africa’s current position. A moderated discussion will
follow, examining how Africa can build stronger, fairer partnerships and the role of business leaders, policymakers, and young
professionals in shaping the future.

America/New_York
Feb 14, 2025 3:15 PM
Klarman Auditorium
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Feven Jembere
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