The former President of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Executive Vice President of the intra-African Trade Bank (Afreximbank), Mrs Kanayo Awani, and many other Women have headlined the Africa Women Impact Summit 2023.
Africa Women Impact Summit, a leading platform empowering women across the continent, successfully hosted its grand annual 2023 International Women’s Summit in Lagos, Nigeria.
The event witnessed the presence of influential women from various corners of the world, making it a truly remarkable and inspiring occasion.
Keynote speakers share their insights and experiences with an eager audience. Notable among them was Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Former President of Mauritius, who captivated the attendees with inspirational words.
Other speakers include Mrs. Kanayo Awani, The Executive Vice President of the intra-African Trade Bank AFREXIMBANK, Hon Nkiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Hon Stella Okotete, Executive Director of Business Development NEXIM Bank, Hon Barr Uju Kennedy, Minister of Women Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria, represented by Stephanie Busari Bediham, Senior Editor, CNN International
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Others are the Executive Director of Joyce Banda Foundation, Hon. Chief Ginikar Tor, Honorable Commissioner of Federal Character Commission, Olga Fleming, CEO of Oruga Group etc, and Josey Mahache of Deutsche Wella.
The Governor of Lagos State was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, and Abosede George PS, office of SDG and investment Lagos State government.
Dr. David James Egwu, Co-Founder and convener of Africa Women Impact Summit, Dr Utchay Odims, Co-Founder and convener of Africa Women Impact Summit, also attended the summit.
The summit also witnessed the presence of numerous celebrities like Africa’s king of Comedy Ali Baba, Ace Producer and entrepreneur Larry Gaagaa, Nollywood Actress Eberechukwu Nwaizu Bayray and other notable women leaders, further enhancing the diversity and significance of the event.
Africa Women Impact Summit 3.0 serves as a catalyst and crucial platform for empowering women and promoting gender equality across the African continent.
With its focus on fostering leadership skills, entrepreneurship, and socio-economic development, the summit continues to inspire women from all walks of life to achieve their fullest potential.
The event showcased thought-provoking panel discussions, engaging workshops, and interactive sessions that provided attendees with valuable insights and practical strategies to overcome challenges faced by women in today’s society.
These sessions covered a wide range of topics, including women’s empowerment, Africa’s perception, business and finance, health and wellness, and social impact.
The Africa’s perception panel with the theme Changing Global Perception on Africa; the role of the Media and creative industry saw participation from global media; Stephanie Busari Bediham; Senior Editor CNN international, Josey Mahache; Deutsche Welle, Kayode Akintemi; Executive Director AriseTV, Dr. Victor Mark-Onyegbu, Grants lead- Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
Throughout the summit, networking opportunities allowed attendees to connect with like-minded individuals, establish partnerships, and build a strong support network for future collaborations.
The co-founders and conveners of the Africa Women Impact Summit, Dr David James Egwu and Dr Utchay Odims, were Night’s heroes as accolades poured in for them for attracting such arrays of influential women under one roof.
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