London, July 17, 2024 – The African Leadership Magazine proudly hosted the prestigious African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) at the iconic Dorchester Hotel in London. This event, a highlight of the ALM 9th Africa Summit 2024, celebrated visionary leadership and transformative impact by honoring exceptional business leaders, policymakers, and organizations for their significant contributions to Africa’s socio-economic development.
ABLA showcases Africa’s best to a global audience, recognizing those who have significantly contributed to the continent’s economic transformation. Over the years, ABLA has become one of the most coveted honors in the African business community, celebrating those who drive progress and innovation.
The 2024 awards ceremony gathered influential leaders from various sectors, including government, business, academia, and civil society, to celebrate the awardees’ accomplishments. Winners were chosen based on their leadership qualities, industry impact, contributions to socio-economic development, and commitment to ethical business practices—key elements that unleash Africa’s potential.
Winners of the African Business Leadership Awards 2024:
- Paul Russo: Group CEO of KCB Group Plc, Kenya – African Business Leader of the Year.
- Abdulmajid Nsekela: GMD/CEO of CRDB Bank, Tanzania – African Leadership Banking Personality of the Year.
- Hon. Lucia Lipumbu: Namibian Minister of Trade and Industrialization – African Trade and Investment Minister of the Year (co-winner).
- James Alic Garang: Governor of the Bank of South Sudan – African Economic Resilience and Growth Champion.
- Segun Ogunsanya: Group CEO of Airtel Africa – Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to telecommunications.
- Seinye Lulu-Briggs: Chairman of Moni Pulo Limited, Nigeria – Special African Business Leadership Commendation Award.
- Hanan Abdul-Wahab: CEO of the National Buffer Stock Company, Ghana – African Food Security Champion Award.
- H.E. Rindra Hasimbelo Rabarinirinarison: Minister of Economy and Finance of Madagascar – Special Leadership Commendation Award.
- Qs. David Mathu: Managing Director & CEO of the National Housing Corporation, Kenya – Young African Business Leader of the Year (co-winner).
- Benedito Paulo Manuel: Director General of Sociedade Mineira de Catoca Lda, Angola – Industry Personality of the Year.
- Princess Victoria Haastrup: Executive Vice-Chairman of ENL Consortium Limited, Nigeria – African Female Business Leader of the Year.
- Lola Olukuewu: CEO of TOPAS HUB Africa – African Leadership Commendation Award on Entrepreneurship and Real Estate.
- Oluyemi Sumbo Obadare: CEO of Certification Partner Global (CPG) – African Leadership Commendation Award on Governance Risk and Compliance.
- Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi: CEO of Kom Group of Companies, Tanzania – Young African Business Leader of the Year (co-winner).
- EcoBank Transnational Incorporated: African Brand of the Year for contributions to financial inclusion and innovative digital solutions.
- Echono Sunday: Executive Secretary of TETFund – African Leadership Excellence in Education Development Award.
- Edson R. Dos Santos: Chairman & CEO of Etu Energias Angola – Special Industry Personality Commendation Award.
- H.E. Olavo Avelino Garcia Correia: Deputy Prime Minister of Cape Verde – African Finance Minister of the Year.
Certificates of Recognition:
- Abdulmajid Nsekela: GMD/CEO of CRDB Bank, Tanzania – Top 25 African Finance Leaders Listing Certificate.
- Sanjeev S.K. Gopaul: Founder/CEO of Credential Group, Mauritius – Top 40 African Caribbean Business Leaders Certificate.
- Daniel Kiptoo Bagoria: Director General of EPRA, Kenya – ALM’s Top 50 African Energy Leaders 2024 Certificate.
- Jane Nkechi Egerton–Idehen: Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd – ALC Induction Certificate.
- Akif Ali Khamis: Director General of Zanzibar Ports Corporation – Certificate of Commendation.
Special Recognitions:
- Hon. Philip Davis: Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas – Outstanding African Leadership Award.
- Hon. Neville Andre Itope and H.E. Hon James Unomasa Uerikua: Governors of Erongo and Otjozondjupa Regions, Namibia – US Congressional Commendation from South Carolina.
Keynote Highlights of the 9th ALM Africa Summit 2024: The summit was headlined by The Honourable Philip E.B. Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, who delivered a keynote address on the theme, “Africa Unleashed: Navigating Disruptions, Enhancing Opportunities.” His participation underscored a commitment to fostering collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean and advancing sustainable development initiatives.
Distinguished leaders such as The Right Hon. Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the Liberia House of Representatives; Dr. Olavo Correia, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Cape Verde; The Right Hon. Lord Dollar Popat, UK House of Lords Member and Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Rwanda, Uganda, and the DRC; and H.E. Rindra Rabarinirinarison, Minister of Economy and Finance of Madagascar, joined Prime Minister Davis in engaging discussions on pressing issues affecting Africa’s business and socio-economic spheres.
The ALM Africa Summit, now in its 9th edition, continues to be a premier platform for high-level networking, collaboration, and forging new alliances and partnerships to address critical challenges and drive transformative change across Africa.
About African Leadership Magazine: African Leadership Magazine, published by African Leadership Organisation (UK) Limited, has been a trailblazer in promoting impactful leadership and driving development initiatives across Africa for over 17 years. Through its advocacy for Afro-positive narratives and facilitation of strategic partnerships, the magazine continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the continent’s trajectory towards sustainable growth and prosperity.
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