Dignitaries Arrive Kigali As 100 Most Notable African Leadership & Business Summit Begins 1st August

With the growing need for better economic strategies and best leadership ideologies in Africa, industry leaders and experts from across Africa have arrived at Kigali Rwanda for "100 Most Notable African Leadership and Business Summit."

The 4days business and leadership summit begins today on the 1st of August at Marriot Hotels, Kigali. Here, notable African leaders, experts and impact makers will converge, discuss, analyze and initiate new pathways for Africa's business and leadership future.

Participants which includes Leaders and experts from all works of life have been carefully selected and will be honoured in recognition of their efforts towards Africa's development.

Those who will be recognized for their efforts include, H.E. Dr. Dauda Lawal, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, as Transformational Political Leader in Africa, Dr. GD Singh, as Founder and Chairman Asian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI), Founder & President, World Peace and Diplomacy Organisation (WPDO), as Global Award for Excellence In Business Development, Mr Melody Fidel Okwuazu, Founder, Stability & Sustenance Limited UK, as Africa inspiring impact maker and Adeniyi Victor, CEO of Ivydealz Enterprice Nig LTD as Africa rising star young entrepreneur of the year.

The theme is "Fostering Collaboration and Networking Among Business, Governance, and Security Stakeholder Leaders Across the African Continent".

In a statement released to newsmen by the Convener, Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, the line up of activities includes accreditation/registration of participants, leadership and business summit with plenary sessions and panel discussions.

An All White Gala Dinner, Award Presentation and Fashion Runway is also a part of the activities for the Kigali leadership and business summit.

Other shortlisted recipients for award presentation at the 100 Most Notable African Leadership and Business Summit are Dr Kate Effiong(PhD) Model Analyst, Founder, KMI diamonds, as Emerging Africa inspiring change maker Princess Farida Ahmed, CEO; Raisa Palms Ltd as Emerging Africa inspiring woman of the year, Hon Prof Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance, Economic Development & Investment Promotion Republic of Zimbabwe, as Emerging Africa Award for excellence in excellence development and Peter Asiimwe CEO, Petrelli group of Companies, as Africa Young Emerging Entrepreneur in business

Hon Dr. Aplonia, Honorable Minister of State for Provincial Affairs for Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe, as Award for excellence in community development, Dr Dominic Oduro Antwi, President, Ghana India Trade Advisory Chamber, as Award for Excellence In International Relations and Charles Ananti, CEO of Ace Academy, HIP-City Ent. & TTB Cyber Homes, as Africa Emerging entertainment entrepreneur award will be honoured. 

Others include, H.E Professor Smelly Dube, Group CEO, Rivervalley Group of Companies, Zimbabwe, as Emerging Africa Business Woman of the year, Hon Anastancia Ndhlovu, former Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality lndustry, Director Economic Affairs - ZANU PF, Director Manna Ventures, President Manna Foundation, Republic of Zimbabwe, as Africa Excellence Award for Economic Development and Dr Saadatu Adamu, Founder, Secure The Future International Initiative (SDF), Founder SDF & Rehabilitation Counselor Mental Health School Club (MHSC), As African inspiring woman in Advocacy for mental health. 

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, HR World Limited Tanzania, as Africa Outstanding Business Team Leader Of The Year, Agness Suleiman Kahamba Tupaze Sauti Foundation, Founder & President Ambassador of Child Abuse Prevention Program | Tanzania Women & Youth Advocacy, as Africa Inspiring change Maker

Dr Simon Adozi, MD/CEO, Adozillion Homes, and Realty Limited, as Emerging Africa Real Estate Investment Management Company of the year, Amb Yusuf Shehu Tijani, Chairman Techno Group Limited as Africa Business Investment Chairman of the year, Hon Dr Dubem Oguegbu, Executive Director Gustavo Cubana Enugu, as Africa Emerging Business Personality Of The Year and Hon Ahmed Bashir, Former Assistant to the President Federal Republic of Nigeria, as Emerging Africa Inspiring Change Maker

Gambo Manzo, CEO GB-View Consulting Limited, as Africa Excellence Award in leadership and community development, Amb. Mohammed Tijjani Sabiu, CEO Impeccable Impressions Nigeria Ltd, as Africa Entrepreneur of the Year, Amb Chinedu Raymond, CEO, Primesmart Ltd, As Rising Star Africa Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Hon Yar Telar Ring Deng, Member of Parliament of South Sudan, as Africa Leadership and Social Change Award, High Chief Higgins Peter Founder/Chairman, Opal Global Communication, As Africa Excellence Award for Corporate Leadership, Amb Tricia Obi-Abu, CEO, Patreva international limited, As Pioneer Faith Based Initiative Excellence Award. 

H.E Amb Adeniran Michael Timothy (Special Emissary to the United Republic of Tanzania/ Director Funmilayo Health Foundation Africa, as Africa Renewable Inspiring Youth Advocate and Community Development, Mr. Hero Chinedu Usiagwu, MD/CEO Zioncity Innovation Services Limited. (Telecom); ZionStar Global Solution Services (Production); Chairman, Hero & Franca Usiagwu Charity Foundation, As Africa Innovation and Entrepreneur Team Leader of the Yea,  

HRH, Eze Dr. Ken O. Nwala KSC JP, Ugo 1 Of Etche Land, Onye Ishi Agwuru III of Ulakwo/Umuselem Kingdom, as Award for Excellence in Peace and Community Development in Africa, Lady sylvia Nduka (Founder Seed Foundation, as Emerging Africa Inspiration Woman of the year, Dr. (Engr.) Dallaji Noah Nuhu, Founder/President, African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF), as Africa Excellence Leadership and Visionary Award, Abdelhak najib PHD, Former vice president African global Health NGO / Journalist (specialist of africa ) /Writer, Publisher, as Africa corporate Award of Excellence in Social Responsibility, Dr Daniel Moses, Founder & CEO, Property Wealth Education Ltd, United Kingdom as Africa Excellence Award for Real Estate Development, 

Prof. Nicaise Ndembi, Senior Advisor to the Africa CDC’s Director General/Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention at the Institute of Human Virology (IHV), University of Maryland School of USA, as Africa Award for Advocacy and Community Development, Dr. Dahiru Muhammed PhD. Chairman, Presidential Committee on Transfer of Technology, as Africa Leadership and Impact Award and Dr. Nabhit Kapur, President, World Leaders for Mental Health, India, Global Africa best Community Engagement Award, 

Samson Abiodun Toye Ph.D Head of Business Development ALJ Group, TV host at Delfi Lithuania, and Senior Lecturer at SMK University of Applied Science, as Innovation Award for Excellence and Leadership, Dr. Kamaldeen T. Kuku, CEO of Redkam Technologies Ltd, as Emerging Africa creativity Award for Innovation and Technology, Dr Imane Kendili, Psychiatrist addictologist and President of African global Health NGO, As Africa woman Excellence Award. 

Amb Dr.Victor Okon, CEO of Wrightlinks Group, as Africa Emerging Peace Icons and community development, Dr Abdulrazak Mohammed, MD/CEO Baracai Group as Emerging Africa Business Personality of the Year, Dr. Hauwa Babura, CEO of Teach Africa Today, as Emerging Africa Woman in Advocacy for Positive Change and Amb. Isimbi Alliance, CEO of Lomemo Tours And Travel, as Africa Emerging woman in Advocacy for change and Entertainment entrepreneur, Dr. Samira Buhari (Founder, Daurama Foundation, Zainab Sabo Mustafa, Reneiloma Okpara and Jesse Denfa Cheto.

 The statement also confirmed activities like Action Plans and Future Initiatives; Summary of Key Insights and Takeaways, Interactive Discussion on Future Collaborations, Commitment To Action and amongst others.