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Nigerian energy leader and APC chieftain, Mr. Tein Jack-Rich, was honored on Wednesday at the Celebrate America 250 event in Washington D.C., where he used the global platform to advocate for stronger engagement between the United States and Nigeria to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria and the entire African continent.

Describing the recognition as a pivotal moment, Jack-Rich said it offered a rare opportunity to amplify Nigeria’s voice and strengthen Africa’s place in U.S. policy and investment conversations.

“Africa has enormous resources, and platforms like this allow us to tell the Nigerian story from an African point of view,” Jack-Rich noted.

“Such high-level engagements are invaluable, especially during periods of national and continental challenges,” he said.

He, however, maintained that a partnership with the U.S. remains the most sustainable due to “America’s enduring institutions, innovation and investment culture. A partnership with the U.S. is more sustainable because its footprints can outlive generations.”

“Africa has everything it needs to realise its full potential. What we require are trusted partnerships, expanded opportunities and greater access to global markets,” he concluded.