Nigeria, May 18 -- The Chairman of Heirs Holding and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony Elumelu, on Thursday enjoined leaders from across the world to train and invest in young Africans to engender economic growth.

Mr Elumelu spoke Thursday at the Tech for Good Summit 2019, which held in France.

The entrepreneur joined global leaders at the invitation of President of France, Emmanuel Macron, to discuss the use of technology and entrepreneurship in making the world a better place.

The philanthropist said leaders across the globe must not forget that Africa is just starting out and it cannot afford to lag behind.

"We need the world to pay attention to Africa so that young Africans are not disenfranchised and left behind ...