Citi Africa’s director of the Public Sector Group, Hackim Abdul, will headline investment discussions at the Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC) 2026 in New York on Friday, joining senior African business and investment leaders to address the capital needs driving the continent’s economic expansion. The event, focused on fostering growth through infrastructure and private-sector development, comes as African economies navigate divergent but significant growth trajectories. Abdul’s participation underscores his role as a key advisor to African governments, central banks, and development finance institutions on international debt markets and financial transactions.
Abdul, who joined Citi in 2013, has built expertise in corporate finance, equities research, and structured trade finance across South Africa, Western Europe, and Nigeria. His 2019 transition to Citi’s Public Sector Group followed prior work on financing transactions at Chapel Hill Denham, an investment banking firm with operations in Nigeria and Ghana. His insights align with current economic developments, including Ghana’s GH¢46.1 billion trade surplus in Q1 2026 and Kenya’s 5.3% GDP growth during the same period, highlighting the continent’s evolving financial landscape.
At ABC 2026, Abdul will participate in a panel examining investment opportunities, economic partnerships, and growth strategies alongside Yasamin Alttahir of The King’s Trust International, Otunba (Dr.) Bimbola Ashiru of Blackcod Group, and other industry leaders. Moderated by Stephanie Busari, founder of SBB Media, the session will explore how mobilizing capital can accelerate Africa’s development. Other speakers include Kayode Akintemi of News Central TV, Akunna Cook of Next Narrative Africa, and Claudine Moore of Allison Worldwide, reflecting the event’s broad engagement with African and global stakeholders.
The discussion highlights the critical role of public-private collaboration in addressing Africa’s infrastructure gaps and fostering sustainable economic growth. Abdul’s presence, alongside experts from finance, media, and investment sectors, underscores the growing emphasis on strategic partnerships to unlock the continent’s potential. As African nations seek to leverage global capital, events like ABC 2026 serve as vital platforms for shaping policies and investments that drive long-term prosperity.