Miller urged African leaders to avoid unsustainable loans, improve business environments, and choose partners carefully.
Africa is on track to overtake Europe as the world’s third-largest economic bloc by 2050, with Nigeria projected to join the top ten global economies, according to Jason Miller, former senior advisor to President Trump.
Speaking at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, Miller described Africa’s rise as inevitable but warned, “If these opportunities aren’t seized strategically, Africa risks being taken advantage of again.”
He criticised past foreign engagement that “took, took, took, leaving broken promises,” while promoting America’s approach as “market-driven investment that requires mutual accountability.”
Miller urged African leaders to avoid unsustainable loans, improve business environments, and choose partners carefully. “True friendship respects sovereignty and borders,” he said, contrasting U.S. support with China’s record.
He called for AGOA renegotiation based on reciprocity and encouraged leaders to bring “concrete asks and proposals.”
“Don’t settle for lip service. Demand partnerships. That’s how Africa becomes powerful, wealthy, and great on its own terms,” he concluded.