The Platform Africa ushers in a new era of Pan-African leadership

In a world increasingly shaped by bold ideas, catalytic conversations, and the urgency to leap from aspiration to action, The Platform Africa emerges as a historic evolution of one of Nigeria’s most influential gatherings – The Platform Nigeria.

This year, a new chapter begins on May 1st, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Platform Nigeria has stood as a beacon of transformative dialogue for nearly two decades. Founded and convened by Pastor Poju Oyemade, the visionary Senior Pastor of The Covenant Nation, the conference has grown from a national town hall into a launchpad for policy shifts, entrepreneurial awakenings, and leadership renewals.

From Nobel laureates to reform-minded technocrats, from startup innovators to grassroots changemakers, the voices on its stage have helped reframe the nation’s discourse on governance, economic vitality, and citizen engagement.

But this year, something unprecedented is happening.

Introducing The Platform Africa: A Strategic Shift Beyond Borders

The Platform Africa is not merely a name change, it is a deliberate, strategic repositioning that recognises an irrefutable truth: the future of Nigeria is bound to the future of Africa. And Africa’s renaissance will be shaped by Africans collaborating across industries, across countries, and generations.

As the continent confronts a unique intersection of rapid population growth, digital acceleration, and geopolitical shifts, The Platform Africa seeks to become the definitive arena where ideas meet execution, where aspirations become policies, and where solutions scale continent-wide.

Why This Year’s Event Matters—Now More Than Ever

On May 1st, The Platform Africa will debut as a multi-site, multi-sectoral conference, a dynamic convergence of:
● Entrepreneurs looking to scale across borders,

● Intrapreneurs innovating from within institutions,

● Women in leadership and business breaking new ground,

● And aspiring public servants with the integrity and imagination to lead.

The conference is designed to spark cross-border collaborations, policy-shaping discourse, and transformational leadership that transcends national boundaries.

This year’s event is not just a gathering, it is a continental ignition point. It will:

● Deep-dive into Africa’s most pressing challenges, from digital inclusion and economic equity to education reform and public trust.

● Spotlight Africa’s youth bulge as a demographic advantage, not a liability.

● Create a policy-shaping engine where discussions don’t end at talk but translate into frameworks, partnerships, and action plans.

Built on Legacy, Fuelled by Vision

From The Platform Public Service Bootcamp (TPPSB), which grooms young Nigerians for ethical leadership, to the Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB), which upskills the next generation of visionaries, The Platform has never been content with conversation alone. It has always been a crucible for capacity-building, mentorship, and mobilisation.

Now, The Platform Africa scales that ambition, taking its tested blueprint for national transformation and adapting it to a continent-wide movement.

What to Expect on May 1st

● A meticulously curated lineup of Africa’s finest thinkers, reformers, and builders.

● Groundbreaking panels on AfCFTA, fintech, women-led enterprises, AI governance, and cross-border innovation.

● Live multi-site participation from across Africa, symbolising a continent in conversation with itself.

The Future Is African—And It Begins Here

As the world reorients its gaze toward Africa’s promise, The Platform Africa arrives at a pivotal moment. It invites not just attendance, but participation. Not just observation, but ownership.

Because this is more than a conference.

It is where Africa thinks aloud. Where it builds. Where it begins.