'Nigeria is bastion for global business'
frican countries, particularly Nigeria, have been described as the last bastion for business globally. They will prove their potentials as a stable, lucrative continent for international commerce over the next few years, Chief Executive Officer of DHL Express, Mr. Ken Allen, said during his visit to countries in sub-Sahara Africa.
He said: "Much has been said about Africa's potential and, while it currently only contributes three per cent of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it is still the fastest growing continent.
"We have seen positive economic indicators from countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, such as Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique and Uganda to name a few, and I believe we will continue to see Africa improve its standing on the international business stage."
He, however, pointed out the major challenge facing logistics industry's operations in Africa.
He said: "The major challenge for Africa and, primarily for us as logistics operators, is to improve infrastructure, whether this is road infrastructure or air capacity.''