Nigeria, April 18 -- From 21-26 April, global economic leaders will convene in Washington, DC, for the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG). Among the many nations in attendance, Nigeria finds itself at a particularly pivotal moment - not just as Africa's largest economy, but as a nation poised to define what sustainable growth looks like on the continent.

I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Annual Meetings, where optimism about Africa's potential was palpable. But the upcoming Spring Meetings hold even greater significance. This year's discussions will centre on a vital question: Can Africa's abundant young workforce become the engine that powers aging, capital-rich economies in th...