Global sustainability summit appoints Amb. Abdulrazaq as Board Chairperson

The Global Sustainability Summit and Awards (GSSA) has announced the appointment of the First Lady of Kwara State, Her Excellency, Ambassador Professor Olufolake Abdulrazaq, as the Chairperson of its Board of Advisors. The summit also plans to host an event which is tagged “Advancing Sustainability: Leveraging Responsible Financing and Peaceful Partnerships for a Greener Economy” scheduled to hold from April 11 and 12, 2025.

In a statement on Sunday, the convener of Global Sustainability Summit, Canon Otto, described her appointment as a pivotal moment in the organization’s mission to advance global sustainability initiatives and foster impactful change.

He said that Ambassador Abdulrazaq’s remarkable history of leadership, diplomacy, and commitment to sustainable development positions her as a vital asset in driving initiatives that advance environmental conservation, social responsibility, and economic growth.

The environmentalist noted that her visionary leadership will play a pivotal role in fostering meaningful partnerships and ensuring the summit continues to be a catalyst for transformative action.

“Her leadership is expected to bring significant value to the summit’s ongoing efforts to drive meaningful development globally”, Otto said.

In accepting the role, Ambassador Abdulrazaq expressed her commitment to supporting the summit’s vision. She highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing critical sustainability challenges and shared strategic insights to guide the organization in achieving its objectives.

She also shared strategic insights aimed at guiding the organization in achieving its objectives effectively. She underscored the importance of partnerships in driving impactful change, ensuring that the summit remains a platform for innovative solutions and transformative action in the pursuit of sustainable development.