Tag: Africa

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M. Ali Adji Mahamat SEID

M. Ali Adji Mahamat Seid is a distinguished professional with a robust background in accounting, commerce, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the President of the Executive Council of PACCI (Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry), his career spans leadership roles in various associations and significant achievements in education. Professional Memberships: Vice-President of the National …

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Introducing Lerato Mataboge

Ms. Lerato D. Mataboge is a prominent figure in African trade and economic development, currently serving as the Deputy Director-General for Trade and Investment at the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Her career is marked by significant achievements and leadership roles aimed at advancing intra-African trade and integration. Ms. Mataboge founded and …

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Kolawole Adebowale Sofola

Mr. Kolawole Sofola is a seasoned Development Economist and Chartered Management Accountant with over 20 years of experience spanning public and private sectors, focusing on International Trade, Private Sector Development, Finance, and Management. His career includes significant roles in both public service and multinational corporations. He served the Government of Ghana in the Ministry for …

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He is Isaac Hubert Arthur

Mr. Isaac Hubert Arthur is the Executive Director of the Africa Centre for International Trade and Development (ACINTaD), a trade policy think tank based in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to fostering sustainable trade development across Africa. He brings extensive expertise as an international trade and investment promotion expert and development practitioner. From June 2020 to January …

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Hon. Dapo Okubadejo

Dapo Okubadejo currently serves as the Commissioner for Finance in the Ogun State Government and Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor. Previously, he was a Partner and Africa Head of Deal Advisory & Private Equity at KPMG, where he provided strategic counsel to numerous local and international investors across Africa. His expertise encompassed Corporate Finance, …

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H.E. Mr. Melaku Alebel

Mr.Melaku is the Minister of Industry, FDRE Ministry of Trade and Industry in Ethiopia. His previous roles have been; Minister of Trade and Industry, FDRE Ministry of Trade and Industry, 2020 – 2021, Vice president and bureau head of industry and Investment, Amhara Regional State, 2018 –2020, Minister of Trade, FDRE Ministry of Trade, 2018, Investment Commissioner, Amhara Regional State Investment …

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She is Gwen Abiola-Oloke

Gwen Abiola is the Founder and CEO of DI Africa, an advisory firm that empowers businesses to achieve sustainable growth through capital raising, trade and investment facilitation. With a successful banking career behind her, Gwen transitioned from her role as CEO of a pan-African bank in Benin Republic to become the Regional Investment Director at …

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Introducing Gbenga Omotayo

Gbenga Omotayo is the Founder and Executive Director of USAfrica Trade and Business Network, Inc., where he has played a pivotal role in fostering trade and investments between Africa and the United States. He is a highly experienced International Trade Development & Small Business Consultant with a robust background spanning over 15 years in Africa …

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Introducing Farouq Gumel

Mr. Farouk M. Gumel is a distinguished Group Executive Director and Head of Agri-Businesses at Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, a prominent global conglomerate operating across 13 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. TGI Group is involved in the entire food value chain, encompassing origination/farming, processing, distribution, and branded retail. Mr. Gumel also …