President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to prioritise far-reaching economic reforms that deliver tangible development outcomes and enhance the safety and welfare of citizens across the continent. The summit also coincided with an official visit to Ghana by the President of São Tomé and Príncipe, Carlos Manuel Vila Nova. President Mahama maintained that political freedom without economic transformation remains incomplete, stressing that Africa must move beyond lofty declarations to practical strategies that promote industrial growth, value addition and employment. President Mahama said deploying such innovative financing mechanisms would unlock critical capital for industrial expansion, deepen intra-African trade and accelerate the continent’s economic transformation. He expressed confidence that stronger cooperation, combined with bold reforms and creative financing solutions, would place Africa on a path towards inclusive growth and long-term prosperity.