The Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group has become a member of the African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth), according to a statement by both organisations.
TGI Group is an international organisation operating in several continents including Africa, Middle East and Asia, owning over a hundred leading brands in a number of emerging markets in key sectors including fast moving consumer goods, agricultural inputs, industrial chemicals, homecare products and pharmaceuticals. The organisation is a responsible business fully focused on supporting global action on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Welcoming TGI Group to the coalition, President of Dangote Industries Limited, who is also Co-Founder of ABCHealth, Alhaji Aliko Dangote said that the task to make Africa and Africans healthier rests on everyone. “We all have a role to play and for those with resources, mobilising such resources and making sustainable impact should be a priority in health. There is a vital relationship between health, economic growth and development in Africa – healthy populations live longer and are more productive. Therefore, improving access to quality health services is an important aspect of development. As a coalition, ABCHealth is working to make this happen and we are happy that TGI Group has joined our ranks to make our dreams of a healthy Africa a reality”, he further said.
Co-Founder/Chairman of ABCHealth, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede said that TGI Group’s entry into the coalition is a clear indication that the alliance that ABCHealth is building across the continent enables responsible business leaders and philanthropists to have a platform that helps them make sustainable, large scale investments in health that transform African economies and people.
He said: “We are confident of the impact this coalition will bring to bear on the continent. It is our firm belief that with governments and businesses working together, combining political will with business knowledge, Africa’s health sector can be built to the point where it will deliver affordable health to Africans in an equitable manner”.
TGI Group Managing Director, Rahul Savara said that the Group has always been a champion of strategic alignments to solve problems, especially in issues bordering existentiality and sustainability. “We are delighted to be joining a strong team of people and businesses who have done a lot for health in Africa in their individual capacities, but also recognise that more can be done as a collective. We are strong believers in creating local, Africa-centric solutions to African problems. For us to achieve the Africa of our dreams where there is prosperity and growth across board, beaming the spotlight on healthcare is non-negotiable. Businesses have a responsibility to society and philanthropists abound, therefore, a collaboration across the continent is a welcome development”, he said.
ABCHealth CEO, Mories Atoki said: ‘Africa’s healthcare systems demand significant investments to meet the needs of their growing populations, changing patterns of diseases and the internationally-agreed development goals. Thankfully, critical stakeholders in both the private and public sectors across Africa are showing increasing interest in terms of enhancing health outcomes and improving livelihoods. TGI Group joining the coalition is a deepening of their commitment to improving health outcomes and also a strong indicator that businesses understand their roles are partners for development. We use this opportunity to call on more businesses to join our Coalition and to be part of the move to ensuring quality health and healthcare for all Africans”.
ABCHealth was established as a regional private sector-coalition in recognition of the fact that developing a well-functioning healthcare sector in Africa is a challenge that no single government or organisation can solve alone. Creating lasting impact requires collaboration between a range of stakeholders in the public and private sectors, who are committed to developing the right mechanisms to promote accountability, coordination, risk sharing, expertise and disseminate learning.
It aims to mobilise private sector interests as well as mobilize resources and capabilities to collectively address the healthcare challenge of the African continent. The coalition unlocks synergies to help companies and their leadership contribute impactfully to meeting national and regional health goals in the context of SDG Agenda 2030 and Africa Agenda 2063; ultimately improving the standard of living, quality of life, and the overall health and well-being of all Africans.
