Tinubu made this statement at a dinner organized in his honour by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea.
The Nigerian leader said Africa must take charge in solving its own problems, rejecting external expectations of conflict and instability.
Prior to the dinner, Tinubu and his host had sat for talks and signed agreements in various areas, including petroleum, security, among others. He called African leaders to prioritize peace, stability, and progress, saying the time is now to take action.
He highlighted the brain drain and talent loss Africa faces due to poverty, archaic judicial systems, and tribalism, emphasizing that these issues must be addressed to foster development.
President Tinubu who also appealed to international organizations to invest more in African research and development, highlighted the need for collective action to address conflicts in regions such as the Congo Republic and the Sahel.