ABUJA
African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO) successfully hosted its prestigious Induction and Awards Night on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Continental Hotel, Abuja.
According to thefounder ofAWLO, Dr. Elisha Attai, the grand event celebrated excellence, honored trailblazers, and reinforced AWLO’s commitment to empowering African women and fostering impactful leadership.
Attai said distinguished individuals whose remarkable contributions are shaping Africa’s futurewere celebrated and recognized, during the event, which also served as forum to welcome new members into the AWLO family through an inspiring Induction Ceremony, while new Global Patrons and Patronesses had their official decoration too, with a view to further strengthening the organization’s global network of changemakers.
“As we reflect on this remarkable event, we extend our deepest gratitude to all attendees, speakers, leaders and honorees who made it a night to remember.
“Together, we continue to advance the cause of African women in leadership and drive meaningful change across the continent.
The evening was graced by esteemed dignitaries and speakers, including Dr. Linus Okorie, MFR, Chief Executive Officer of GOTNI, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Hon. Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat (WAS) Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), the First Lady of African Women in Leadership Organisation, Mrs. Eno Attai, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, CEO Daily Times, Dr. Aisha Achimugu, GMD FELAK Concept Group, Mr. Aniekpeno Mkpanang, AWLO Global Heforshe champion and Patron, Dr. Kelvin Igumbor, Healthcare Labor and Employment Executive, USA, Dr. Tina Njoku-Opara, founder and chief executive officer of Tin Group of Companies, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, former commissioner for information and former member of the House of Representatives.
Others were Dr. Glory Edet, former commissioner of women affairs in Akwa Ibomand founder Mary Slessor-Akan Glo Foundation, Nigeria, and Fatumata Diara, United Nations Central Emergency, New York, USA, Comrade Hafsat Shoaib, Chairperson of Trade Union Congress Nigeria, Mrs. Geraldine Etuk, acting national president of National Council of Women Society, Nigeria and many more from around the world.
The induction and awards night was followed by the Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, held on Friday, December 15, 2024, at RCCG, The Throne Room, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, as a heartfelt conclusion to the two-day celebration, offering gratitude for AWLO’s journey and milestones.
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