The African Business Leadership and Investment Summit (ABLIS) 2025 has officially unveiled its Executive Event Board Members, Ambassadors, and Strategic Leaders ahead of the highly anticipated summit scheduled to take place from April 22nd to 25th, 2025, in Accra, Ghana.

This year’s board features a distinguished lineup of industry leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and business executives from across Africa and beyond, reflecting ABLIS’s commitment to fostering transformative discussions, high-impact investments, and sustainable business collaborations across the continent.

Leading the summit’s strategic direction is Amb. Shirley Nkechinyere Hills (Nigeria), who serves as President/Global Chairperson and Head of Missions. She is joined by renowned experts and industry leaders in key leadership roles:

• Olanrewaju Alaka (Nigeria) – Vice President, Mobilization, Media & Marketing
• Dr. Oluwaseun Ayorinde (Nigeria) – Vice President, Strategy, Projects & Partnerships
• Amb. Fatoumatta Gaye (Gambia) – Vice President, Diplomatic Relations
• Dr. Godspower Oshodin (Nigeria) – Vice President, Communications & Protocol
• Ms. Coumba Dioukhane (Senegal) – Vice President, Trade & Investor Relations
• Alexander Abbey (Ghana) – Vice President, Private Sector Engagement
• Lady Norma Mngoma (South Africa) – Vice President, Government Relations

A Global Network of Board Members, Ambassadors & Strategic Partners

Beyond the Executive Board, ABLIS 2025 has brought together a diverse team of Board Members, Event Ambassadors, and Strategic Partners, each playing a crucial role in ensuring the success of the event:

• Stephen Read (South Africa) – Ambassador, World Union of Small & Medium Enterprises
• Barr. Elsie Appau (Ghana) – Principal, EAK Sterling Attorneys; Board Member/Ambassador
• Dr. Hillary Akpua (Nigeria) – ED, Great Achievers Initiative; Board Member/Ambassador
• Yuha Jin (South Korea) – Founder/CEO, Equip Afrikorp; Board Member/Ambassador
• Dr. Victor Oshadare (Nigeria) – GMD, Betterways Group; Board Member/Ambassador
• Pamela Gwanzura (Zimbabwe) – Founder, Audacious Woman; Board Member/Ambassador
• York Zucchi (Switzerland) – Founder, The Startup Tribe; Board Member/Ambassador
• Dr. Owusu-Ansah Fui (Ghana) – President, Elite Imperium Group; Board Member/Ambassador
• Caitlyn Nash (South Africa) – Golden Thread Markets; Board Member/Ambassador
• Marlene Murphy (UAE) – Philippines Business Council; Board Member/Ambassador
• Hon. Ebube G. Ebisike (Nigeria) – Minister of Trade, State of the African Diaspora
• Bola Ray (Ghana) – Chairman, EIB Network; Board Member/Ambassador

Chairman of the Board and Heads of Strategic Operations

At the helm of the ABLIS 2025 Executive Event Board is HRH Prince Godswill Edward (Nigeria), serving as Chairman. Other key strategic figures include:

• Dr. Shogo Oyeniyi (Nigeria) – Board Member/Program Coordinator & MC, ABLIS 2025
• Uzoezi (UZZI) Mokelu (Nigeria) – Executive Secretary/Head of Logistics
• Adedayo Aluko, MCIPM, ACIB (Nigeria) – Board Member/Head, Projects Audit & Compliance
• Lady Akosua Dentaa A., MBE (Ghana) – Board Member/Head, Events & Awards Ceremony
• Dr. Victor Abbey, FCILG, MIOD (Ghana) – Board Member/Head, Learning Experience.

With an impressive lineup of business leaders, government officials, investors, and trade experts, ABLIS 2025 promises to be a game-changing event, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, investment, and policy discussions.

The summit will feature:

✅ High-Level Panel Discussions – Engaging conversations with policy leaders and industry experts

✅ Investment & Trade Forums – Showcasing bankable projects across Africa

✅ B2B & B2G Meetings – Exclusive business and government networking opportunities

✅ Sector-Focused Exhibitions – A platform for trade, innovation, and investment deals

✅ Golf Networking Tournament – A unique setting for high-profile business networking

ABLIS 2025 is set to drive conversations that shape the continent’s economic future and global positioning. Africa continues to attract global interest in trade and investment.

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