The 100 Most Notable African Leadership and Business Summit Concludes Successfully in Kigali
Folalumi Alaran in Abuja
The 100 Most Notable African Leadership and Business Summit has successfully concluded at the Marriott Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. The four-day event, held from August 1 to 4, 2024, gathered prominent leaders and stakeholders from across Africa.
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, represented by Mr. Prince God’swill Edward, emphasized the critical importance of unity among African nations. “Without unity, nothing works,” he stressed, highlighting its role in driving advancements in business, governance, and security.
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, addressed the need for developmental collaborations and flexible networks among leaders and stakeholders. He argued that such measures could accelerate Africa’s progress toward achieving its goals.
Convener Ambassador Kingsley Amafibe underscored the summit’s significance in actualizing the African dream through innovative business ideas and responsible leadership. The event featured panel discussions, plenary sessions, and award presentations, aiming to create new pathways for revolution in Africa’s business and leadership ecosystem.
Notable personalities from across Africa attended the summit, making it a beacon for the continent’s leaders and stakeholders. Recognized for their efforts were H.E. Dr. Dauda Lawal, Executive Governor of Zamfara State, as Transformational Political Leader in Africa; Dr. GD Singh, Founder and Chairman of the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) and Founder & President of the World Peace and Diplomacy Organisation (WPDO), as Global Award for Excellence in Business Development; Mr. Melody Fidel Okwuazu, Founder of Stability & Sustenance Limited UK, as Africa Inspiring Impact Maker; and Adeniyi Victor, CEO of Ivydealz Enterprise Nig LTD, as Africa Rising Star Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Other honored recipients included Dr. Kate Effiong (PhD), Model Analyst and Founder of KMI Diamonds, as Emerging Africa Inspiring Change Maker; Princess Farida Ahmed, CEO of Raisa Palms Ltd, as Emerging Africa Inspiring Woman of the Year; Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance, Economic Development & Investment Promotion of Zimbabwe, as Emerging Africa Award for Excellence in Development; and Peter Asiimwe, CEO of Petrelli Group of Companies, as Africa Young Emerging Entrepreneur in Business.
Additional awardees were Hon. Dr. Aplonia, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs for Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe, for Excellence in Community Development; Dr. Dominic Oduro Antwi, President of the Ghana India Trade Advisory Chamber, for Excellence in International Relations; Charles Ananti, CEO of Ace Academy, HIP-City Ent., and TTB Cyber Homes, for Africa Emerging Entertainment Entrepreneur Award; H.E. Prof. Smelly Dube, Group CEO of Rivervalley Group of Companies, Zimbabwe, as Emerging Africa Business Woman of the Year; Hon. Anastancia Ndhlovu, former Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Zimbabwe, as Africa Excellence Award for Economic Development; and Dr. Saadatu Adamu, Founder of Secure The Future International Initiative (SDF), as African Inspiring Woman in Advocacy for Mental Health.
Other notable mentions included HRM Queen Vickylextar Okang-Sowah of Omanye Royal Kingdom (ORK), Canada, as Emerging Africa Inspiring Woman of the Year; Dr. Angel Josephat Natianota, Founder/CEO of HR World Limited Tanzania, as Africa Outstanding Business Team Leader of the Year; Agness Suleiman Kahamba, Founder & President of Tupaze Sauti Foundation, Tanzania, as Africa Inspiring Change Maker; Dr. Simon Adozi, MD/CEO of Adozillion Homes and Realty Limited, as Emerging Africa Real Estate Investment Management Company of the Year; Amb. Yusuf Shehu Tijani, Chairman of Techno Group Limited, as Africa Business Investment Chairman of the Year; Hon. Dr. Dubem Oguegbu, Executive Director of Gustavo Cubana Enugu, as Africa Emerging Business Personality of the Year; and Hon. Ahmed Bashir, Former Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as Emerging Africa Inspiring Change Maker.
Gambo Manzo, CEO of GB-View Consulting Limited, received the Africa Excellence Award in Leadership and Community Development. Other recipients included Amb. Mohammed Tijjani Sabiu, CEO of Impeccable Impressions Nigeria Ltd, as Africa Entrepreneur of the Year, and Amb. Chinedu Raymond, CEO of Primesmart Ltd, as Rising Star Africa Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Hon. Yar Telar Ring Deng, Member of Parliament of South Sudan, was honored with the Africa Leadership and Social Change Award. High Chief Higgins Peter, Founder/Chairman of Opal Global Communication, received the Africa Excellence Award for Corporate Leadership. Amb. Tricia Obi-Abu, CEO of Patreva International Limited, received the Pioneer Faith-Based Initiative Excellence Award.
Other honorees included H.E. Amb. Adeniran Michael Timothy, Special Emissary to Tanzania and Director of Funmilayo Health Foundation Africa, as Africa Renewable Inspiring Youth Advocate and Community Development. Mr. Hero Chinedu Usiagwu, MD/CEO of Zioncity Innovation Services Limited, received the Africa Innovation and Entrepreneur Team Leader of the Year award. HRH Eze Dr. Ken O. Nwala KSC JP, Ugo 1 of Etche Land, received the Award for Excellence in Peace and Community Development in Africa. Lady Sylvia Nduka, Founder of Seed Foundation, was honored as Emerging Africa Inspirational Woman of the Year. Dr. Dallaji Noah Nuhu, Founder/President of African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF), received the Africa Excellence Leadership and Visionary Award.
Abdelhak Najib, PhD, former Vice President of African Global Health NGO, received the Africa Corporate Award of Excellence in Social Responsibility. Dr. Daniel Moses, Founder & CEO of Property Wealth Education Ltd, UK, received the Africa Excellence Award for Real Estate Development. Nuradeen Lawal Danmusa, CEO of Constrix, received the Africa Emerging Real Estate Investment CEO of the Year award. Prof. Nicaise Ndembi, Senior Advisor to the Africa CDC’s Director General, received the Africa Award for Advocacy and Community Development. Dr. Dahiru Muhammed, PhD, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Transfer of Technology, received the Africa Leadership and Impact Award. Dr. Nabhit Kapur, President of World Leaders for Mental Health, India, received the Global Africa Best Community Engagement Award.
Samson Abiodun Toye, PhD, Head of Business Development at ALJ Group, received the Innovation Award for Excellence and Leadership. Dr. Kamaldeen T. Kuku, CEO of Redkam Technologies Ltd, received the Emerging Africa Creativity Award for Innovation and Technology. Dr. Imane Kendili, Psychiatrist Addictologist and President of African Global Health NGO, received the Africa Woman Excellence Award. Rene Iloma Okpara, Executive Director of Operations at Fairmont Petroleum Limited, received the Africa Emerging Award for Excellence in Leadership and Community Development. Amb. Dr. Victor Okon, CEO of Wrightlinks Group, received the Africa Emerging Peace Icons and Community Development Award. Dr. Abdulrazak Mohammed, MD/CEO of Baracai Group, received the Emerging Africa Business Personality of the Year award. Dr. Hauwa Babura, CEO of Teach Africa Today, received the Emerging Africa Woman in Advocacy for Positive Change award. Amb. Isimbi Alliance, CEO of Lomemo Tours and Travel, received the Africa Emerging Woman in Advocacy for Change and Entertainment Entrepreneur award. Dr. Samira Buhari, Founder of Daurama Foundation, Zainab Sabo Mustafa, Rene Iloma Okpara, and Jesse Denfa Cheto were also honored.
