Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi and Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa are among prominent Nigerian leaders confirmed to attend the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, from July 4–6.
Summit Focus and Participants
The event, themed “Leadership Frameworks for Governance, Business Growth, Investment Opportunities, and Sustainable Development in Africa,” will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to address economic challenges and foster collaboration. Key participants include:
Prof. Mthuli Ncube (Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister)
Dr. Imane Kendili (Global Health Morocco CEO)
Dr. Abdelhak Najib (Moroccan economic expert)
Peter Odey (Cross River Deputy Governor)
Agenda and Objectives
Organized by the Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, the summit will feature:
Panel discussions on governance reforms, agriculture, and infrastructure
Leadership awards for peace icons, women leaders, and young entrepreneurs
Workshops on innovation, job creation, and youth empowerment
Strategic Goals
Project Director Amb. Kingsley Amafibe emphasized the need for open dialogue to tackle Africa’s economic hurdles, stating the summit aims to “harness the transformative power of business and leadership” for continental prosperity. The event will be held at Kigali’s Marriott Hotel, with delegates from over 15 African countries expected.
This gathering underscores Africa’s push for homegrown solutions to global economic pressures, with Nigeria’s representatives positioned to advocate for sectoral reforms and investment partnerships.
