Umar Namadi, Dennis Idahosa to attend leadership summit in Kigali July 4

Umar Namadi, the governor of Jigawa, and Dennis Idahosa, deputy governor of Edo, are among the prominent Nigerians expected to participate in the ‘100 most notable Africans leadership and business summit 2025’ in Kigali, Rwanda.

The summit is organised by 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa and the Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation.

Scheduled for July 4th to 6th, the summit will also have in attendance Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe’s minister of finance, economic development, and investment promotion.

Kingsley Amafibe, project director for Africa, said the annual summit aims to address the global economic challenges currently affecting the continent.

He noted that Africa is currently experiencing its share of global economic challenges, adding that stakeholders need to embrace open dialogue that can foster collaboration and partnerships necessary for achieving economic growth.

Amafibe said a diverse group of stakeholders from both public and private sectors would provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities for economic growth in Africa.

He said the theme for the summit is “Leadership frameworks for governance, business growth, investment opportunities, and sustainable development in Africa.”

Amafibe said the event would be held at the Marriott Hotel in Kigali, bringing together heads of corporate bodies and key industry players from various sectors across the continent.

“It is time to look inward, discuss and explore key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global business landscape, particularly as they affect our continent,” he said.

He added that the summit would also offer a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, focusing on driving innovation, fostering growth, and inspiring positive change.

Key thematic areas of focus include futuristic governance policy, nascent business capacity enhancement, sectorial reforms, education, agriculture, infrastructural improvement, and human capacity development, all aimed at empowering young leaders across Africa.