Nigeria, Sept. 20 -- The chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called for sweeping reforms to reduce investment risks and unlock Africa's economic potential.

Speaking at the EBII Group African Leaders & Partners Forum in Washington D.C, the United States. on Friday, Mr Olukoyede said Africa must strengthen institutions, improve the ease of doing business, and uphold the rule of law to attract sustainable foreign direct investment (FDI).

"De-risking Africa requires us to pay attention to reforms that improve business processes, respect for the rule of law and human capital development," he said. "Our huge potential in agriculture, renewable energy and solid minerals can only be harnessed i...