VivaJets challenges leaders at Africa CEO Forum 2026 to unblock mobility

VivaJets, a premier African business aviation company and a brand under the Falcon Aerospace Group, has challenged African private and public sector leaders to move from high-level commitments to real life implementation to unlock economic connectivity across the continent.

This was part of the discussions at the recently concluded Africa CEO Forum (ACF) 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.

The ACF is one of the largest annual international gatherings of the African private and public sectors, often referred to as the “Davos of Africa”.

Founded in 2012 by the Jeune Afrique Media Group, it brings together thousands of business leaders, investors, and heads of state to discuss economic development, investment, and public-private partnerships. The 2026 ACF was held from May 14th to 15th, with the theme; “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership.”

Stepping up for the third consecutive year as a dedicated supporter of the forum, VivaJets positioned itself as a critical mobility enabler for African leaders.

Addressing the media on the sidelines of the event, Erika Achum, CEO of VivaJets, challenged the traditional approach to continental agreements, emphasizing that while the strategic vision for an integrated Africa is well established, the lack of operational, on-the-ground implementation remains the principal bottleneck preventing the continent from achieving its full economic and social potential.

“As a three-year supporter of the Africa CEO Forum, I have watched the energy, attendance, and corporate goodwill grow visibly with every edition. The commitments made by both public and private sector leaders are inspiring” said Achum.

“However, the pressing question we must face today is whether these commitments are translating into real-life implementation. We don’t just need signatures on treaties; we need cross-border policies, harmonized regulations, and infrastructure assets deployed right now.”

According to Tejumade Salami, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of VivaJets, true integration demands seamless mobility, yet moving across African regions remains unnecessarily complex and fragmented.

“At VivaJets, we view ourselves not merely as an aviation provider, but as a direct business connectivity catalyst. By offering reliable, flexible, and borderless mobility, private aviation dismantles geographic barriers to doing business. We are ready to support the leaders driving this continent forward, but we need good regulatory policies to meet us halfway.”

Kayode Adebiyi, the firm’s Head of Business Transformation, said active engagement at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 reinforces VivaJets’ long-term belief that Africa’s prosperity requires immediate, unhindered operational connectivity; a gap that only efficient private aviation can provide at the moment.

“To facilitate a truly integrated Africa, our industry must also look inward and transform. This is why VivaJets is investing in rapid expansion, technological innovations, and international collaborations to build an efficient global fleet that will meet the mobility needs of African leaders.”