UN expert charges African govts, businesses to deepen commitment on sustainable economic growth

By Lukman Olabiyi
Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights, Professor Damilola Sunday Olawuyi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has called on governments, businesses and development stakeholders across Africa to accelerate efforts toward building accountable, sustainable and rights-centred supply chains that align with global standards.
Olawuyi made the call while delivering a high-level keynote address at the second edition of the East and Horn of Africa Business and Human Rights Dialogue held in Nairobi, Kenya.
The forum, themed: “Beyond Compliance: Strengthening Accountable and Rights-Centred Supply Chains in East and Horn of Africa,” was convene...