El-Rufai Announces Withdrawal From Active Politics, Returns To Private Sector
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna state, has announced his withdrawal from politics and re-entry into the private sector.
El-Rufai, a certified quantity surveyor, revealed plans to create Afri-Venture Capital Company Ltd on X on Monday, with activities slated to begin in Abuja in early 2024.
He stated that the firm’s goal is to encourage and finance Nigerian and African entrepreneurs in order to shape the next generation of entrepreneurial giants.
El-Rufai will spearhead this endeavor with distinguished directors Jimi Lawal, Hafiz Bayero, Eyo Ekpo, and Kabir Yabo, with the goal of nurturing and mentoring future industry leaders, potentially producing Dangote Group equivalents of tomorrow.