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  • Woman Crush Wednesday, Patricia Mujikwa.

    Patricia Mujikwa – Founder/Managing Director.

    Patricia is the Managing Director of Zander Mackenzie care, with years of experience in the healthcare sector. She established Zander Mackenzie Care U.K. in October 2021 after she was unable to get quality care for her grandfather who suffered from vascular dementia. He wanted to stay at home to receive his care, therefore, she knew first-hand how challenging finding at-home care could be.

    She launched the organisation to bridge the gap by providing top-notch services in the healthcare sector. Patricia prides herself in providing an excellent service for clients with care that makes a real difference. She is responsible for the overall management and direction of Zander Mackenzie Care U.K, which includes not only the customers wellbeing, but also the well-being of the staff, by offering first-class training and support at all levels. This includes their professional and personal strength, to enable care professionals deliver the very best care. She offers an amazing employment package with higher rates of pay, higher mileage, flexible working patterns and places each staff on a career journey of their choice, and a reward for their passion to humanity.

    She has been known within the industry as a ‘magician’ due to her ability to recruit successful employees from all over the U.K. She recognises everyone’s key strength and places them on further qualifications to enhance their growth and ability to develop their skills to boost their knowledge in the healthcare sector. To keep all staff engaged and focused on maintaining our high standard, she implemented an employee of the month bonus and the opportunity to win an employee of the year award. This award is an all-inclusive holiday to Spain for two. Retention has never been better as a result. Whilst also rewarding staff, she has implemented a staff structure which includes seniors, staff councillors, supervisors, and their assistants. This in turn helps staff progress through their career at each level.

    In respect to her career, Patricia comes from a background in Governance, Risk and Compliance, and having been a Data Protection Lead with a large charity, she has always been keen to give something back to her local communities through voluntary work, she discovered how rewarding, humbling and empowering it is to help others.

    At Zander Mackenzie Care U.K, we value trust, respect, and compassion, and provide personalized care services that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life.

  • Woman Crush Wednesday, Valerie Moran.

    From Forbes to CNN, BBC to live in studio with Sky News and a feature in OK Magazine, Valerie Moran’s Diversity and Inclusion story has captured the imagination. She oversaw the donation of the equivalent of 200,000 school meals to hungry children in Mali in West Africa, in co-operation with Mastercard and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The Sunday Times, in its 2019 edition of The Rich List, named Valerie as the wealthiest black female in the UK. Valerie, who has been described by a reader of The Financial Times as the “UK’s Oprah,” thus became the only black female ever to enter the list in the 31-edition history of the feature and has appeared regularly in the publication since.

    Valerie brings a refreshing air of tenacity to the worlds of fintech and philanthropy. She is a founder Director of eCOMM Merchant Solutions, a fast-growing fintech company she established with her husband in 2014. She previously set up another fast-growing fintech company called PFS, which she and her husband sold in 2019. Over the years, her analytical mind and suave management style have helped to put her companies on the global Financial Services map. Valerie and Noel are one of the world’s most successful couples in Financial Technology.

    Valerie was born in Zimbabwe to a family of five children. Her mother was a Beautician, and her father ran several of his own businesses. Growing up, her father worked extremely hard, and this same work ethic has remained with his daughter.
    After school, she dreamed of working in the medical field as a Nurse or a Radiographer. However, it was not to be as her parents discouraged these career paths for several reasons. Valerie went on to attend college and studied COBOL/Fortran/C (programming language) and other related Programming Courses. She progressed to become a talented Systems Analyst.
    Her parents greatly influenced her life, especially her mother. At home, schooling was promoted and the importance of how education gives independence and hard work leading to success. Valerie comes from a family where her aunts and uncles were highly educated and were Professors and Deans at universities. She always wanted to emulate them and aspired to be successful one day in her own career path.
    She admires people who have enjoyed phenomenal success and have given back to their communities. She would absolutely love to have met Nelson Mandela if he were alive today. Someday, she would also love to meet Richard Branson and Bill Gates. The sheer intelligence and masterminds behind what both men created intrigues her.
    Her favourite Writer is Agatha Christie. To Valerie, she is timeless and had a prodigious imagination. Valerie’s husband Noel bought her the entire book collection one Christmas. It remains one of her most treasured gifts.
    Valerie is an Official Member of the Forbes Business Development Council at Forbes.com

  • Public-private partnerships needed to bridge Africa’s infrastructure development gap.

    Public-private partnerships needed to bridge Africa’s infrastructure development gap
    The ECA has been working with African countries to enhance their PPPs for infrastructure development, undertaking capacity building and helping them mobilize resources for infrastructure development
    ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, November 19, 2023/ — Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are crucial to closing the financing gap for infrastructure development in Africa, and governments and the private sector should work together to create effective PPPs, said Dr Robert Lisinge, Acting Director of the Private Sector Development and Finance Division at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

    He was speaking on Thursday at a plenary session of the African Economic Conference 2023 on Public-Private Partnerships to catalyse infrastructure development and innovative financing for industrialization in Africa.

    “Financing Africa’s infrastructure is still a big challenge faced by many countries on the continent. To bridge the infrastructure gap, public-private partnerships are essential for infrastructure development in Africa,” said Dr Lisinge.

    He noted that the African Development Bank estimates that between $130 and $170 billion is needed for infrastructure development every year, leaving a substantial financing gap of $68 to $108 billion.

    Traditionally, African governments and international partners like China have been primary investors in infrastructure. However, due to financial constraints, there is a growing need to explore public-private partnerships. These can harness private investment, technology and expertise, improving service delivery efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

    According to Dr Lisinge, the PPP experience varies across countries due to GDP differences, capital market size and depth. The ECA has been working with African countries to enhance their PPPs for infrastructure development, undertaking capacity building and helping them mobilize resources for infrastructure development.

    Ms Eniye Ogbebor, a Legal Expert at the World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP-Africa) said infrastructure development is critical for sustainable development in various sectors, including green energy, clean water and sanitation, in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    “The infrastructure financing gap in Africa is around $100 billion. To bridge the infrastructure gap there is a need to bring in the private sector,” said Ms Ogbebor, noting that PPPs provide options to financing, and leverage risk-sharing, including financial and technical risks.

    Dr Arsene Honore Gideon Nkama, a PPP Expert at the Faculty of Economics, University of Yaoundé II, and Consultant on the UNECA project Yaoundé, Cameroon, said Cameroon, despite its many problems, has an economy that is still resilient enough to promote PPPs.

    However, the current business environment should be improved to promote more PPPs, while capacity building is also necessary to help mobilize funds.

    Mr Getahun Moges, an Energy Sector Expert and retired Power Sector Regulator in Ethiopia, said there is an urgent need to address the infrastructure financing gap in Africa. “In Ethiopia’s case, the pace of development and engaging the private sector has been slow and sometimes results in unnecessary delays. Also, there is a big challenge of understanding the regulatory frameworks for PPPs, feasibility, and procurement regimes in the country,” he said.

    Mr Moges noted that development partners support aspects of PPP development in Ethiopia through finance mobilization, technology transfer and capacity building.

    The plenary session was held at the three-day African Economic Conference taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Experts discussed how to attract private-sector investment to PPPs, promote collaboration among stakeholders, identify necessary legal reforms, build PPP competencies, and establish knowledge platforms for sustained support.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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    African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

  • Public procurement: the African Public Procurement Network (APPN) adopts ten recommendations for an effective contribution to sustainable development in Africa.

    PRESS RELEASE
    Public procurement: the African Public Procurement Network (APPN) adopts ten recommendations for an effective contribution to sustainable development in Africa
    Boutheina Guermazi, Director for Regional Integration for Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and North Africa at the World Bank, praised the participants’ efforts as a network
    ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, November 20, 2023/ — The third General Assembly of the African Public Procurement Network (APPN), which wrapped up in Abidjan on Thursday, adopted around ten recommendations for an effective contribution to sustainable development in Africa. This followed an earlier decision by participants from around 40 African countries to host the 2024 APPN General Assembly in Rwanda.

    Among the resolutions adopted were the establishment of an electronic, sustainable public procurement system, the creation of an ad hoc committee responsible for long-term capacity building among public procurement actors, professionalizing those involved, developing a strategic plan for the Network, and finding ways to exchange information more easily.

    “You have spent hours on work that has produced genuine results,” Frank Mvula, Director of Fiduciary Services, and Inspection at the African Development Bank commented. “Along with the World Bank and Islamic Development Bank, we are going to try to keep the network thriving by providing technical and financial support. I hope the results will not stop there. We have to be able to make progress. The ideas put forward need to be translated into action.”

    Boutheina Guermazi, Director for Regional Integration for Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and North Africa at the World Bank, praised the participants’ efforts as a network. “You have discussed the challenges you face, shared your views, and achieved results. I am confident that you will work to improve the public procurement system when you return to your respective countries. It is your efforts that will transform public procurement in Africa and have a significant impact on the continent,” she emphasized.

    “We are ready to support you in implementing the recommendations successfully. We wish you every success in the development of your road map,” Elhadj Malick Soumaré, the Islamic Development Bank’s representative at the General Assembly in Abidjan commended and reassured participants.

    Joyeuse Uwingeneye, the newly elected President of the Network, appreciated the trust placed in her country, Rwanda, to host the APPN General Assembly in 2024. “We will be working tirelessly to mobilize other partners to support the Network, alongside the African Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and the World Bank. We will also be focusing our efforts on transforming the APPN and building capacity among its member states. We will do everything possible to strengthen the organization,” stated Ms Uwingeneye, setting out her aims for her term of office.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
  • Why Attend the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023.

    Why Attend the Healthcare Innovation Summit                         Africa 2023.

    This year’s 8th Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023, featuring leading experts, innovators, and stakeholders will be sharing their insights and experiences on topics like digital health, telemedicine, data analytics, and more
    GAUTENG, South Africa, November 1, 2023/ — As technology continues to transform and disrupt every sector, the health sector is no exception. Digital innovation is having a tremendous impact on the healthcare industry from the way individuals gain access to services, to the breakthrough development of new technology that is radically transforming diagnostic procedures.
    Helping Healthcare Professionals Solve Complex Problems
    Even more notable is the impact of data in healthcare and how it is helping to solve the most challenging problems in patient health and operational efficiency.
    In January 2023, Harvard Business Review Analytic Services conducted a global survey (https://apo-opa.info/3sevpGc) of 757 members of the Harvard Business Review audience who work in the health care industry or in a health care-related industry and are familiar with their organization’s use of health data.
    Data Accelerating Digital Transformation
    The results from the report demonstrate how innovative uses of data in healthcare is helping organizations improve patient health outcomes, enable faster clinical decisions, and improve treatment and hospital workflows.
    This year’s 8th Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023 (https://apo-opa.info/3FFQCvJ), featuring leading experts, innovators, and stakeholders will be sharing their insights and experiences on topics like digital health, telemedicine, data analytics, and more.
    The two-day summit, being hosted at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, on November 29th and 30th presents an opportunity to network with peers and potential partners, explore the Innovation Showcase, and learn how to overcome the industry specific challenges that have arisen from the rapid technological advancements.

    Attendee Testimonials
    At the Healthcare Innovation Summit (https://apo-opa.info/3FFQCvJ) held in 2017, CEO of Helen Joseph Hospital in Auckland Park who was in attendance shared his experience after attending the IT Summit in 2015 and why he made the decision to come back.
    It was at the IT Summit that he heard about the technology available to improve healthcare management and had the opportunity to have a conversation with an industry expert about the challenges he faced with managing data.
    That conversation led to the implementation of a software system that led to the overall improvement of the hospitals performance. In the areas of administration, patient data management, HR and finances. Testifying to the incredible experience, he had which led to his decision to attend the summit in 2017 he said, “When I heard about this conference this year, I decided to come back so that I can learn more about how I can improve the hospital’s efficiency.”
    Similarly, Managing Director of MediSwitch, Andrew Brown shared his perspective about the impact of the Healthcare Summit, and how important it is to continue to host such events, “I thoroughly enjoyed the event, we’ve heard from speakers who are really challenging the status quo of the adoption of technology, in the healthcare market in South Africa and in broader Africa and I firmly believe that events like this brings all of those role players together and challenges each one of us to think about what we do on a day to day basis differently so that we can actually go out there and ultimately make a difference to health care in Africa.”

    Key Topics to be Addressed
    The summit will address key topics like:
    This summit will address key topics such as:
    The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (https://apo-opa.info/3FFQCvJ) 2023, will most benefit individuals interested in learning about the latest African healthcare trends, presented by healthcare experts, policymakers, IT decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss digital transformation.
    Don’t miss this chance to be part of the pivotal event that assembles a diverse array of stakeholders dedicated to changing the face of healthcare on the African continent. Register now and secure your seat at this exclusive event.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of IT News Africa.

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    IT News Africa

  • Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Continues to Support Agricultural Development in Africa.

    Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Continues to Support Agricultural Development in Africa.

     

    TİKA built a 5 km long forest road to enable transportation between Nioumadzaha town in the Grande Comore and the agricultural fields
    ANKARA, Turkey, November 1, 2023/ — Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) supported the Union of the Comoros within the field of agricultural development.
    TİKA built a 5 km long forest road to enable transportation between Nioumadzaha town in the Grande Comore and the agricultural fields.
    Agriculture is the main source of livelihood in Nioumadzaha town, which is 20 kilometers away from the capital, Moroni, and has a population of 1650. A 5 km long forest road was built to enable the town’s residents to reach the agricultural fields, which are on the mountainside, and to gather and sell the fruits and vegetables they grow in the market. “Transportation to the Agricultural Fields Project”, which will be the first step of the project that will be efficient in agricultural production country-wide, is now completed by TİKA.
    The project’s opening ceremony was attended by the mayor, town authorities, project shareholders, local people, and Turkish citizens.
    In his speech during the opening ceremony, TİKA’s Coordinator in Moroni, Musa Gürbüz, gave information about TİKA and its activities and stated that the carried out project will make a sustainable contribution to the prosperity of the whole town through agricultural production. Gürbüz emphasized that by decreasing the demand and supply gap in the capital and the other cities caused by the lack of efficiency in fruit and vegetable production, they can regulate the increasing prices.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).

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    Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)

  • Do not overlook Africa’s trillion-dollar food and agribusiness sector African Development Bank chief tells investors at World Food Prize Dialogue.

    Do not overlook Africa’s trillion-dollar food and agribusiness sector African Development Bank chief tells investors at World Food Prize Dialogue.

    Do not overlook Africa’s trillion-dollar food and agribusiness sector African Development Bank chief tells investors at World Food Prize Dialogue
    There is a realisation that by 2050, the global population will reach nine billion, creating a pressing need for Africa to increase agricultural productivity to meet rising demands for food
    ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, October 30, 2023/ — Africa’s food and agribusiness will be worth an estimated US$1 trillion by 2030, African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) President Dr Akinwumi Adesina told participants of the World Food Prize Foundation’s Norman E. Borlaug Dialogue (https://apo-opa.info/45SJK8Q) in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday.
    The annual event in America’s agricultural heartland, revolved around this year’s theme of “harnessing change,” with delegates and panellists exploring innovative ideas to shore up innovation, adaptation, and diversification, and mechanisms for improving resilience, recovery from shocks, and sustainable systems to feed the world.
    Several world leaders are actively bolstering food production and food security in Africa. This includes coming together for a landmark global Feed Africa summit in Dakar (the Dakar 2 Summit- https://apo-opa.info/3pcmbZA) last January.
    The continent, which is home to 65% of the world’s remaining uncultivated arable land, ironically imports most of its food. African leaders are intent in ensuring that their countries are self-sufficient in food and become food exporters. There is a realisation that by 2050, the global population will reach nine billion, creating a pressing need for Africa to increase agricultural productivity to meet rising demands for food.
    The African Development Bank, which is leading the charge to feed Africa, played an active part in the Borlaug Dialogue. At a session titled “From Dakar 2 to Des Moines” on Thursday, Adesina highlighted the achievements of the Dakar 2 summit, which the Bank organised in conjunction with the Senegalese government and the African Union.
    Adesina explained how 34 African leaders endorsed country food and agriculture delivery compacts that produced action- and outcome-driven plans to ensure food security and unlock the continent’s full agricultural potential within five years. This is in line with the core of the Bank’s Feed Africa strategy, which it launched in 2016. Since then, he added, the strategy has supported more than 250 million people, who have benefitted from improved agriculture technologies.
    According to Adesina, partners had committed over $70 billion to support the food compacts. The Bank is expected to provide $10 billion over the next five years.
    The Bank head said Dakar 2 reflected the collective resolve of African leaders to ensure the continent feeds itself. One of the leaders, President Sahle-Work Zewde of Ethiopia, who was at the Borlaug Dialogue, said: “As African leaders, we are all committed to self-sufficiency in food production. Today, Ethiopia, for the first time in its history, is self-sufficient in wheat production and is a wheat exporter to its neighbours.”
    Zewde acknowledged that this groundbreaking achievement had been helped by the African Development Bank’s Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) initiative. TAAT has distributed more than 100,000 tons of certified seeds of heat-tolerant wheat varieties, increasing Ethiopia’s wheat production by 1.6 million metric tons in 2023.
    Further underlining the high level of African participation at the Borlaug Dialogue, Vice President Kashim Shettima of Nigeria spoke about the importance of leadership, which he said was essential to feed Africa and develop the continent. “A nation falls or rises dependent on the quality of its leadership,” he emphasised.
    Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Nigeria’s Plateau State—speaking at a World Food Prize side event on transforming African agriculture through Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs)—also emphasised the essence of good leadership. “The time has come to deal with the elephant in the room, and that is corruption,” he said. He added: “We are serious about this, and we want investors to know that investing in Plateau State is a win-win.” Governor Mutfwang also stressed the importance of incentivising investors by reducing unnecessary administrative bottlenecks.
    The African Development Bank has already committed US$853 million to public-sector initiated SAPZs and successfully mobilised financing of $661 million alongside its co-financing partners. Collectively, the partners are investing more than $1.5 billion to establish 25 agro-industrial zones and supporting ecosystems in 13 countries.
    Adesina invited investors and other stakeholders to invest confidently in the African food and agribusiness sector. He said political will was strong and that results on the ground showed tremendous promise.
    The African Development Bank is a regular contributor to the Borlaug Dialogue. Akinwumi Adesina who was the World Food Prize laureate in 2017, is recognised for his exceptional and innovative work in the African food system, including eliminating corruption in the fertiliser industry in Nigeria, leveraging resources for smallholder farmers, and increasing for crop and production efficiency, during his previous tenure as agriculture minister.
    This year’s Borlaug laureate is Heidi Kuhn (https://apo-opa.info/3QCCNEC), recognised for her farmer-focused development model and work that revitalises farmlands, food security, livelihoods and resilience in conflicted affected regions around the world.
    The African Development Bank’s initiatives to feed Africa drew strong commendation from Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn, President Emeritus of the World Food Prize Foundation, and the Foundation’s President, Ambassador Terry Branstad.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
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    African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

  • PRESS RELEASE: Western Cape Government and Hisense partner for new Tevolution Museum.

    Western Cape Government and Hisense partner for new Tevolution Museum.

    This venture stems from the agreement with the Shandong province, which is now in its 25th year
    CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 30, 2023/ — On Monday, 30 October 2023, the Western Cape Government signed a Letter of Intent with Hisense South Africa for the establishment of a Tevolution Museum in Cape Town.
    This venture stems from the agreement with the Shandong province, which is now in its 25th year. The Director-General for the Department of the Premier, Harry Malila, opened today’s engagement by thanking China and the Shandong province for the continued relationship and emphasized the renewed focus on the economy, tourism and growth going forward. Hisense already has a footprint in the Atlantis area and will now build on this partnership through the establishment of this museum, working closely with the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), which is responsible for museums in the province.
    The envisioned museum will tell the story of household appliances in South Africa but will also aim at providing opportunities for youth to go into the field of technology. The museum will incorporate an art studio which will provide opportunities for youth to grow their skills in technology, animation and other related fields such as coding. It will also use technology to bring innovative exhibitions to visitors for them to experience Cape Town’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. DCAS will identify potential sites where the museum will be hosted.
    Head of Department for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Guy Redman, emphasized the important role that museums play in bringing hope to people. “The museum we are creating is a museum of the future. We want to inspire South Africans to imagine alternate futures for themselves and believe in their abilities to create that desired future. We want them to appreciate what could be, and give them the tools to make it happen.” he said.
    Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, thanked the delegation for the ongoing partnership between the two governments: “It is very important that we have this ongoing relationship and that we continue to strengthen it as it continues to bring new economic opportunities to our youth. We are also looking forward to hosting young people from Shandong later this year for sailing events.” she said.
    The Western Cape Government looks forward to this exciting new project, which will not only bring in economic growth through tourism but will also support young people in pursuing new career opportunities.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government.

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    Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government

  • PR TIMES AFRICA PERSON OF THE WEEK.

    PR TIMES AFRICA PERSON OF THE WEEK

    Adebayo Ogunlesi’s bio and facts about his life Born in 1953 in Nigeria, Adebayo Ogunlesi has become one of the most prominent investment bankers in the USA and built a career through 20 years of dedicated work. Today, he’s a head of a division of the Credit Suisse First, which is located in Boston. Now, he’s leading a team of 1,200 bankers and supervises assets of almost $3 billion
     Adebayo Ogunlesi’s father was a professor of medicine in Nigeria. In 1970s, Adebayo took a trip to England and entered the Oxford University. He wanted to study economics and politics. After the completion of a Bachelor’s degree (received with honors), Ogunlesi went into further education in Harvard.
     There, he entered the Law School and, except him, there were only two other foreigners in the class. The school has such rules: they don’t like accepting foreigners but it was a lucky occasion for Adebayo that he was admitted. While there, Adebayo and another guy from his group became the first ever Africans to edit the Harvard Law Review. Now, it’s curious enough to hear that at that time Adebayo had a kind of irrational fear of numbers. This is why he entered Harvard Business School at the same time while he was studying law. He expected that studying finance and other related disciplines would overcome his fear. Image source: pcdn.co In the meanwhile, he completed law and received a Master’s degree in 1979.
     This was a push for his career for in a while, he became a clerk for a judge serving in the US Supreme Court. This was a great exception, too, because there had never been any non-American clerks occupying this position ever in history,sought opportunities abroad because Nigeria rejected me – Man living in Europe opens company in UK Three years later, Adebayo made a career movement and became a part of a known law firm in New York. He has been working there as an intern for only nine months when the bank called him to work for them. The point why the bank chose him was quite simple: a man who knew Adebayo personally in Nigeria recommended him to the bank that was cooperating with the Nigerian government at that time.
    A huge turn in Adebayo Ogunlesi’s career At first, the bank claimed that it was borrowing the precious employee for no more than three months. Then, they were so satisfied with his work that three months turned into 20 years by now. The job offer spoke about a permanent position in any case. This was how Mr. Ogunlesi turned into the leader of the project-finance group eventually.
    Due to the devoted working and dedication, he was quite soon promoted and his career took another turn up the helix. From the head of the project-finance group, he turned into the managing director of this department. However, it was only 1993 and the key promotion was only waiting for him somewhere ahead. In 2002, Adebayo Ogunlesi became what he is now – a big boss who supervises 1,200 persons under his charge and almost $3 billion of funds. This appointment for a new position was met with numerous appraisals and accolades. He was named one of the most influential persons in his area and so on.
    Fortune gave him the title of one of the most powerful African executives in the entire United States.
     It’s certain that there should be a strong inspiring woman beside such a successful man. Who is she, the lady who has been standing at his side through all these years? Indeed, their marriage has come a long way since they have tied the knot in 1985.
     Adebayo Ogunlesi is married to Amelia Quist-Ogunlesi, an optometrist. For those who are interested in Adebayo Ogunlesi children – yes, the spouses were blessed with two children. There’s practically no available information about these children except the fact that they are both sons.
  • PRESS RELEASE: World Rugby Lists Nigeria, 5 Other amongst Emerging Nations Experiencing Strong Growth.

    According to recent statistics released by the WR, the other nations who are doing pretty much in developing rugby include: Belgium, Singapore, Ghana and Zambia
    ABUJA, Nigeria, October 23, 2023/ — World Rugby has listed Nigeria as one of the six emerging rugby playing nations that is experiencing strong growth in the sport.
    According to recent statistics released by the WR, the other nations who are doing pretty much in developing rugby include: Belgium, Singapore, Ghana and Zambia.
    Nigeria, until last year, was under ban by World Rugby over governmental interference before the President, Dr Ademola Are set machinery in motion to ensure that the ban is lifted.
    Since then the federation has organized two referees and coaching programs to keep the stakeholders abreast of the rules and training tactics of the game   with instructors coming from Rugby Africa and World Rugby.
    The senior men national team, the Black Stallions, have also qualified for the final phase of Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualification holding in Zimbabwe this weekend after finishing second behind Algeria at pre Olympic qualifiers in Mauritius.
    The federation has also gone ahead to organize National Women’s Rugby Sevens tournament in Asaba, Delta State where Edo State RFC defeated All Commers to emerge the champions.
    Reacting to the recognition from world body, President of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Dr Ademola Are said it is a pat on the back but stressed that there is so much to be done.
    “Rugby can be as big as football in Nigeria and we want every Nigeria to play the game either male or female even as we need more support. With commendation from World rugby, it shows we are on the right path and we will continue to do the needful” he said.
    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF).

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    Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF).

     

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