In this video, Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare of Nigeria, shares powerful insights on the evolving China–Africa relationship, Africa’s demographic advantage, and why now is the time for deeper engagement, trade, and investment.

Speaking at the recent Sino-African Healthcare Cooperation Forum, hosted by the Global EMBA (GEMBA) programme of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) on the school’s Beijing campus, Minister Pate highlights Africa’s young population of 1.5 billion people, its growing markets, and the vast opportunities for collaboration between African and Chinese governments, businesses, and students. He addresses the perception gap about Africa, emphasising that Africa is changing, the continent is on the move, and its best days lie ahead.

Listen for insights into how:

• China’s development experience offers valuable lessons for Africa
• Investors can identify real opportunities in trade, local production, and partnerships
• African and Chinese students can collaborate to create ventures that solve real-world problems
• Business schools and executive education can help build bridges between continents

Whether you are an aspiring leader interested in executive education or an investor, policymaker, entrepreneur, or researcher, this video offers strategic insight into Africa’s future, China–Africa cooperation, and global development partnerships.

Learn more about the CEIBS GEMBA programme here