Executive Vice Chairman of Globacom (Glo), Mrs. Bella Disu has given insights on why the group is throwing its weight behind the hosting of the 2019 edition of Africa CEO Forum.
The 2019 edition of the Forum with the theme, ‘Open Africa: from Continental Treaties to Business Realities’ , is billed to hold in Kigali, Rwanda, from March 25 to 26, and will feature over 40 panels, private-public workshops, and case studies.
Explaining the reasons behind Globacom’s support for the scheme after strategy consultations with the forum organisers, she averred that the company’s love for the initiative is “In continuation of its desire to promote Africa’s economic development.”
According to her, “Globacom was pleased to partner with the organisers to provide a networking platform for decision makers to identify ways to improve intra-African trade and investments. Globacom is the 2019 apex Diamond Partner of the gathering”.
“Globacom was backing the forum as a testimony to its desire to support initiatives that nurture Africa’s economic potential”.
Disu further noted that “Africa is rich in business diversity and, when properly connected, African businesses can make greater contributions to economic expansion and human development.
“Globacom is intentional about fostering an environment for African businesses to thrive”.
Business Hilights recalls that the foremost annual international meeting for executives and investors in Africa brings together Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), international investors, experts and high-level policy makers, and features discussions that mobilise African businesses to champion private sector-led growth while building sustainable organisations.
Already, Mrs. Disu will not only participate in this year’s edition, but preside over the Women in Business Initiative.
She disclosed that in today’s global world and with tech-enabled access to knowledge and opportunities, there has never been a better time for women to look around and see other women who influence them.
The 2018 edition had 70 countries represented by heads of governments, 1500 participants, and 700 CEOs. Guests included former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire; President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana; Mr. Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando PLC; Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil; and Nadia Fettah, Managing Director of Saham Finances.
