Obokese Foundation calls on African Heads of State to champion self-reliance on Africa Day
On the occasion of African Union Day, the Obokese Foundation, a Pan-African Heritage Foundation,led by Nana Obokese Ampah I is calling on African Presidents and Heads of State to demonstrate bold leadership by advancing true self-reliance across the continent and fully activating the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
As the world evolves into a landscape of shifting alliances and limited aid, the time has come for Africa to look inward—harnessing its vast human capital, cultural heritage, natural resources, and entrepreneurial spirit to forge a new path of sustainable development.
“The age of dependency must end,” said Nana Obokese Ampah, Board Chair of the Obokese Foundation. “Africa can no longer afford to wait for support that may never come. Instead, our leaders must reimagine governance, trade, education, and innovation in ways that empower our people and unify our nations.”
Agenda 2063, the African Union’s blueprint for transformation, is a visionary document—but it cannot succeed if it remains shelved in government offices, unknown and untouched by the very citizens it aims to uplift.
The Obokese Foundation urges all African governments to make Agenda 2063 real: integrate it into national development plans, teach its principles in schools and communities, and report transparently on progress.
“Citizens must know what Agenda 2063 stands for. It must not be a secret kept by ministries and agencies, but a national conversation driven by education, media, and civil society,” added Nana Obokese.
The Foundation emphasizes that self-reliance does not mean isolation. Rather, it means building internal strength, developing intra-African trade, investing in young people, and reclaiming control over Africa’s narrative and destiny.
As Africa celebrates its unity today, let it also commit to bold action. Let every head of state rise to the challenge and lead not just with policy, but with purpose.
The Obokese Foundation is a Pan-African Heritage Foundation committed to cultural reawakening, leadership development, and the empowerment of African people worldwide.
It is inspired by the legacy of the Pan-African movement and supports initiatives that bring Africa’s rich traditions and future aspirations into alignment.