By
Janet Chinwendu Udogu
In its bid to advance women’s leadership in Africa,
SHEROES Foundation and the Elect Her in Africa (EHIA) initiative supported by
the Joyce Banda Foundation and AU/Diaspora Africa Forum organised a three-day
international meeting from May 8 to 11, 2016, at JW Marriot Marquis Hotel,
Dubai-UAE, with the theme: “African Women’s Leadership, Vision and Economic
Empowerment”.
It was a gathering of powerful women- Presidents, Policy
makers, CEOs, Government Representatives, Entrepreneurs and Gender Activists.
These amazons from Africa discussed how they are redefining pathways to power
in business, politics and in communities.
According to the organisers, the aim of the meeting was
to develop strategies to accelerate the strides being made and to stimulate
dialogue between women and development partners on the opportunities and
resolutions.
“This is in order that we may enhance women’s economic
growth and ensure we are at the centre of development, peace and economic
sustainability in Africa”, Maxine Menson said.
There were three panel sessions at which topics such as:
The journey of female visionaries and pioneers in the political landscape;
Gender equality is the mechanism that will lead to a well-balanced society and
Barriers are not permanent were discussed
Other topics discussed were Mutual linkages:
Infrastructure development in Africa and the link to Gender Equality and
Engaging philanthropy to promote African women’s empowerment.
Dignitaries in attendance were H. E. Dr. Joyce Banda,
former President of Malawi, Dr. Joice Teurai Ropa Muturu, former Vice President
of Zimbabwe, Mrs. Mawuene Trebarh, CEO, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, and
Hon. Amina J. Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Nigeria.
Also present were Ms. Nolitha Fakude, Chairman, Sasol
Mining, South Africa; Ibim Semenatari, Ag. Managing Director, NDDC; Sen.
Geraldine Doe Sherif, CDC-Monsterrado Country, Liberia; Her Excellency,
Ambassador Dr. Erieka, Founder and Head African Union- African Diaspora Issues;
Fatema Aleghfeli, CFO and Dep. CEO, Dubai Media Incorporated.
Others were Maureen Umeh, Multiple Award winning TV news
journalist, Fox News, Channel; Dr. Amb. Mahiba Khalil Shawky Ebrahim, Chairman,
Humanitarian Affairs Authority, UAE; Nadia Murabet, a marketing communications,
thorough bred from Switzerland; Mrs. Maureen
Umanah, CEO/Editor in Chief, BillboardWorld Magazine, among other high calibre personalities.
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