Addis Ababa, October 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Central Bank Governor Eyob Tekalign has called for stronger cooperation among African pension and social security institutions to mobilize long-term domestic resources for infrastructure financing and economic transformation across the continent.
The Governor made the call while opening the inaugural African Social Security Summit in Addis Ababa, held under the theme “Harmonizing Social Security Systems for Infrastructure and Economic Transformation in Africa.”
The central bank governor also emphasized the importance of protecting workers’ retirement savings through sound governance, transparency, prudent investment management and effective regulatory oversight.
Governor Eyob welcomed discussions on the proposed Africa Pension Infrastructure Fund, highlighting the need for stronger regulatory cooperation and harmonized investment frameworks to facilitate responsible cross-border investments across the continent.
He urged governments, regulators, pension institutions and development partners to translate dialogue into concrete commitments, practical investment mechanisms and lasting partnerships that strengthen social security systems and advance Africa’s economic development.