Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, heads West Africa’s largest conglomerate, with operations in 17 African nations. Dangote Cement Plc, a subsidiary, is the region’s largest listed company. Diversifying into agriculture, the Group is building Africa’s largest petroleum refinery and fertilizer complex. Internationally, Dangote is active in prestigious boards
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JOHN MOMOH
John Momoh, Chairman of Channels Media Group and CEO of Channels Television is a distinguished broadcast journalist with over four decades of experience. Before founding Channels TV in 1995, he served in various roles at Nigeria’s National Radio and Television Stations. Under his leadership, Channels TV has grown into a
RUFAI LADIPO
Rufai Ladipo is a seasoned brand communications and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience managing multi-million dollar brands. Before establishing Agile Communications Limited, he served as MD/CEO at STB McCann Lagos and CEO at Scanad Nigeria, demonstrating exemplary leadership in driving agency growth and profitability. He also served
IYINOLUWA ABOYEJI
Iyin Aboyeji co-founded Andela, a global job placement network for software developers in 2014. In 2016, he cofounded Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company. Aboyeji is currently the General Partner and co-founder of Future Africa, a platform that provides capital, coaching and community for mission-driven innovators. He is also the
FOLAKE ANI-MUMUNEY
Mrs Folake Ani-Mumuney leads the marketing and corporate communications group at FirstBank, Nigeria’s top banking brand. Previously, she held senior roles at the Dangote Group and British Airways PLC. She is an alumna of Harvard Business School, she holds degrees in Philosophy and Law, and a Diploma in Business Computing
DAVE UDUANU
Dave Uduanua is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and entrepreneurial leader with about 20 years of top management experience in the financial service sector in Nigeria. Dave Uduanu has held Executive Management & Board positions in Insurance, Asset Management and Pension Fund Management in Nigeria and is widely regarded as
IRETI SAMUEL-OGBU
Ireti Samuel-Ogbu took on the role of MD/CEO at Citibank Nigeria Limited in September 2020, after serving as EMEA Head of Payments and Receivables, TTS, based in London. With 32 years at Citi, she held various leadership positions in the UK, Nigeria, and South Africa. Ireti is a champion of
SOPORIBO IDERIAH
Sopiribo Ideriah presently serves as the Group Managing Director – West Africa at SLB, leveraging his experience from prior roles within the company. He earned his Master’s degree in Management of Oil and Gas Industry from Heriot-Watt University between 2012 and 2017. With expertise spanning Oilfield, Well Logging, Deepwater, Operations
TITI AKINSANMI
Titi Akinsanmi is a Public Policy thought leader in the digital economy, focusing on fostering innovation. She has served as a Berkman Klein Fellow at Harvard University and is a member of various advisory and steering committees including GoodID and the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Digital
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