LAGOS, NIGERIA, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2022 – The African Advancement Forum (AAF) successfully organized its highly anticipated 2022 global leadership summit at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria. The event, held on November 20th, brought together prominent captains of industries and esteemed leaders from across the continent, who converged to deliberate on the theme “Quest for Transformational Leadership in Africa.`

With the African Union commemorating its 20th anniversary this year, the 2022 edition of the AAF summit tackled pressing issue of leadership in Africa. The event served as a platform for influential figures to offer their invaluable insights and prompt solutions to address the growing discontent among the continent’s youth concerning the adverse effects of poor leadership and lack of accountable governance system. These myriads of issues formed the focus of the 2022 summit that injected fresh perspective into governance spaces on the Continent of Africa.

Distinguished speakers from various fields shared their expertise and perspectives during the panel discussions. Niyi Adesanya, renowned number one performance strategist, Ziad Maalouf, CEO of Pepsi Nigeria, John Momoh, Founder and Chairman of Channels TV, Muhammad Mamman Nami, Chairman of FIRS, MD/CEO Porthacourt Electricity Distrubtion Company (PHEDC) Dr. Benson Uwheru and Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa, Chairman of NDLEA, were among the notable contributors who shared their profound insights.

The AAF global leadership summit proved to be a pivotal event, fostering meaningful discourse and generating innovative ideas to propel Africa towards transformational leadership. The collective efforts of the board, management, and participants have laid the groundwork for positive change and the realization of a prosperous future for Africa.

The event brought together top media organizations, civil society groups, thought leaders and the academia. The African Advancement Forum (AAF) is a leading organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development, economic growth, and transformational leadership across Africa. Through its global leadership summits and collaborative initiatives, AAF strives to inspire, educate, and empower leaders to address the critical challenges facing the continent and drive positive change.