{"id":156905,"date":"2025-03-27T09:32:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T08:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/stakeholders-to-convene-in-kigali-for-100-most-notable-africans-leadership-summit"},"modified":"2025-04-04T13:46:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:46:59","slug":"stakeholders-to-convene-in-kigali-for-100-most-notable-africans-leadership-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/economy\/stakeholders-to-convene-in-kigali-for-100-most-notable-africans-leadership-summit","title":{"rendered":"Stakeholders to convene in Kigali for 100 Most Notable Africans leadership summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Economic experts, government functionaries, entrepreneurs, policymakers and other stakeholders are set to convene in Kigali, Rwanda, to foster inclusive discussions on Africa\u2019s economic growth at the \u2018100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, Project Director Africa, for the annual summit, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, Africa is currently experiencing its share of global economic challenges, and stakeholders need to embrace open dialogue to foster collaboration and partnerships essential for achieving economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>He said a diverse group of stakeholders both from the public and private sectors, can provide a more complete understanding of the challenges and opportunities for economic growth in the continent.<\/p>\n<p>The theme of the summit is, \u2018Leadership Frameworks for Governance, Business Growth, Investment opportunities and Sustainable Development in Africa\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>He said the event is scheduled for July 4 to 6 in Kigali, bringing together heads of corporate bodies and key industry players from different sectors across the Africa continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025 is a prestigious event that brings together influential business leaders, industry experts, and thought leaders from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is time to look inward, discuss and explore key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global business landscape, particularly as they affect our continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis summit offers a unique platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, with a focus on driving innovation, fostering growth, and inspiring positive change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe shall assemble pacesetters across different sectors, including those in business, government, academia, security, entertainment and the civil society to discuss sustainable development, economic prosperity, among others.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we converge at the Marriot Hotel, Kigali, we hope to harness the transformative power of business and leadership to propel Africa and its people towards unprecedented heights of prosperity and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Leadership and Excellence honour will be given to deserving Africans, including peace and security icons, women leaders, and the Young Entrepreneur, and this summit is packaged by the \u2018100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the event would feature keynote addresses, vibrant panel discussions, specialised workshops, and interactive sessions geared towards achieving inclusive economic opportunities and job creation across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>The project director said the economic summit will feature key industry players and leaders as delegates, keynote speakers, and panelists, including Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa , Dr Imane Kendili, Chief Executive Officer, Global Health Morocco.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, others include Prof. Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr Nimi Briggs, Chief Executive Officer, NIMPAT Group, among others.<\/p>\n<p>He said the key thematic areas of focus at the summit includes futuristic governance policy, nascent business capacity enhancement, and focusing on streamlining businesses to fit perfectly into today\u2019s highly competitive market.<\/p>\n<p>Others, he said, include sectorial reforms, education, agriculture, infrastructural improvement, and human capacity development aimed at creating jobs and empowering young leaders across Africa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Economic experts, government functionaries, entrepreneurs, policymakers and other stakeholders are set to convene in Kigali, Rwanda, to foster inclusive discussions on Africa\u2019s economic growth at the \u2018100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025\u2019. Amb. 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