Our Speakers

The Symposium brings together decision-makers and changemakers capable of translating dialogue into action across Africa and the diaspora, including:

His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene

Under his Royal Patronage, the Symposium becomes a trusted space for candid dialogue among policymakers, business leaders, investors, academics, and traditional authorities.

His Royal Highness Muhammad Sanusi ll The Emir of Kano Royal Father of the Day

The Symposium is elevated by a voice renowned for its clarity on economic reform, governance, and Africa’s path to sustainable prosperity—guiding conversations that bridge tradition and modern systems.

Dr. Patrice Motsepe

African Rainbow Minerals
CAF President South Africa
Keynote Speaker

Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON)

Founder/ Chairman BUA GROUP
Chairman of the Ocassion

Her Excellency, Francisca Tatchouop Belobe

Continental Keynote Speaker

African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM)

H.E. Wamkele Mene

Secretary-General, AfCFTA Secretariat

Dr Sidi Ould Tah

President of African Development Bank Mauritania

Dr George Elomi

President Afreximbank

Mr. Tony Elumelu

UBA Chairman

His Excellence Sen. Hope Uzodimma

Executive Governor, Imo State

Heineken Lokpobiri

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Guest Minister-Nigeria

Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare

Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry

Sindisiwe Chikunga

Minister of Women, Youth and Prople with disabilities South Africa

Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim

Honorable Minister of Woman Affairs

Hon. Magdalene Dagoseh

Minister of Commerce & Industry- Liberia

Abdourahmane Sarr

Honorable Minister of Economy Planning and Corporation, Senegal.

Hannatu Musa Musawa

Honorable Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy

Dr. P.L.O. Lumumba

Director, Kenya School of Law

H.E. Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao

Former Permanent Representative of the African Union to the United States

HRH Joshua Maponga

Philosopher, Author and Former SDA Pastor

Sen. John Enoh

Honorable Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment

Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana,mni

Permanent Secretary, General Services Office Office of Secretary to the Governement of the Federation

Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari

GCEO of NNPCL Nigeria

Mr. Fabian Michael Lai

CEO National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL)

Mr. Simon Madjie

CEO, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC)

Lindiwe Sisulu

Former South African Minister

Mr. Mark Badu-Aboagye

CEO, Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI)

Mr. Seth Twum-Akwaboah

CEO, Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)

Mr. Samuel Esson Jonah

Chancellor, University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Mr. Julius Debrah

Former Chief of Staff, Republic of Ghana

Couch Simon Ouedraogo

Metaphysician and author. CEO of BeDoHave Universal

Ms. Marcia Daniels

Founder and CEO, Kingdom Billionaire Club

Mr. David Zyambo

Managing Partner, Breckenridge Consulting Group

Mr. Akwasi Obeng-Adjei

Executive, Risk (Business Bank), Absa Group South Africa

Mr Gugulethu Xaba

Founder and CEO, Amandla Omnotho and Rural Economic Development

Dr Buyani Zwane

African Leadership Programme, South Africa

Mr Penuel Mlotshwa

The Black Pen, South African Podcaster

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