Gbenga Hassan Speaks at AFSIC 2025 on Unlocking Private Equity for Africa’s Growth
At AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025, Gbenga Hassan, Managing Partner at Argentil, joined a high-level panel to discuss how private equity can unlock capital for African businesses underserved by traditional financing.
During the session, he shared the stage with Abdelaziz Abdel Nabi, CEO of Catalyst Partners Middle East; Sihle P Gumede, Partner at Sanari Capital; and Franklin Olakunle Amoo, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Baylis Emerging Markets. The discussion was moderated by Alfonso Campo of AVCA and Edmund Higenbottam of Verdant Capital.
The panel explored the role of private equity in driving long-term economic growth across Africa, with a focus on expanding investment flows into high-potential sectors. Gbenga contributed insights drawn from Argentil’s experience in supporting businesses across the continent.
