Rwanda to host ‘100 most notable Africans leadership, business summit’
Top economic experts, government officials, entrepreneurs, and policymakers are set to converge in Kigali, Rwanda, for the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025.
The summit, scheduled for July 4 to 6 at the Marriott Hotel, Kigali, aims to foster discussions on Africa’s economic growth, governance, investment opportunities, and sustainable development.
Project Director for Africa, Ambassador Kingsley Amafibe, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja.
He noted that Africa is grappling with global economic challenges and stressed the need for open dialogue and strategic partnerships to drive economic transformation.
“The summit will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities for economic growth across the continent,” he said.
With the theme, ‘Leadership Frameworks for Governance, Business Growth, Investment Opportunities, and Sustainable Development in Africa,’ the event will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive sessions aimed at promoting innovation and job creation.
According to Amafibe, the summit will assemble leaders from various sectors, including business, government, academia, security, entertainment, and civil society, to discuss policies for economic prosperity and sustainable development.
“As we gather in Kigali, we aim to harness the transformative power of business and leadership to propel Africa and its people toward new heights of prosperity,” he added.
A major highlight of the event will be the Leadership and Excellence Awards, which will honour distinguished Africans in peace and security, women’s leadership, and entrepreneurship.
The awards are packaged by 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa.
Among the confirmed participants are Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, Dr. Imane Kendili, Chief Executive Officer of Global Health Morocco, and Zimbabwe’s Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube. Others include Dr. Nimi Briggs, Chief Executive Officer of NIMPAT Group.
Discussions at the summit will focus on governance reforms, business capacity development, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and human capital development, all geared toward job creation and youth empowerment across Africa.
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