Industry Africa with Jabez West Africa is a strategic thought-leadership platform positioned at the intersection of industrialisation, infrastructure development, energy transition, mining beneficiation, construction, and project execution excellence across Africa.
The podcast serves as a knowledge and influence platform designed to elevate conversations around how Africa builds, manages, and industrialises its own future. It brings together industry leaders, engineers, policymakers, academics, investors, and project practitioners to address the structural challenges behind African industrial development and to explore practical solutions that can accelerate industrial growth across the continent.
Our
Vision
To become Africa’s most respected industry intelligence platform driving practical conversations on industrialisation, engineering excellence, infrastructure development, and project execution across the continent.
Our
Mission
To connect industry leaders, policymakers, engineers, investors, and academics in order to:
Share practical knowledge and real project experience
Promote African industrialisation and value-addition
Improve project delivery and infrastructure development
Support capacity building and mentorship for young professionals
Strengthen collaboration between industry, government, and universities
Strategic Objectives
1. Promote African Industrialisation
Advance discussions around:
mineral beneficiation
industrial energy systems
logistics corridors
manufacturing development
industrial infrastructure
2. Improve Project Execution in Africa
Share practical lessons on:
project management
risk management
large-scale infrastructure delivery
portfolio management
3. Create a Knowledge Platform for Industry
Provide a forum where industry leaders discuss real project challenges and practical solutions.
4. Build Institutional Partnerships
Engage with:
COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria)
relevant government ministries
professional engineering and project management bodies
5. Support Engineering Education
Collaborate with universities and technical institutions to connect academic knowledge with real industry experience.
6. Mentorship and Talent Development
Establish mentorship platforms for young engineers and project professionals entering the African industrial sector.
Africa cannot industrialise if it does not build, manage, and execute its own projects better.
Key Industry Focus Areas
Mining and Mineral Beneficiation
Construction and Infrastructure
Energy and Industrial Power
Manufacturing and Industrial Hubs
Project Management and Execution
Mentorship Program
The objective is to support the development of Africa’s next generation of project leaders.
Industry Africa will establish a structured mentorship initiative: Industry Africa Young Engineers Network
Program elements include:
Mentorship by senior engineers and project leaders
Career guidance sessions
Industry internships
Project management training
Leadership development