Obaseki to share insights on how Africa can build resilient economies amid global disruptions at Columbia confab

 …shares success story of impressive, innovative approach to education reform in Edo State GPE Summit in Washington DC

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, is set to give a keynote address at Columbia Africa Conference, scheduled to take place on October 25th and 26th, 2024, at the Columbia Business School campus in Manhattanville, New York.

Themed, “Navigating Disruption: Strategies for Africa's Resilience and Transformation," the conference will bring together global thought leaders, business executives, and policymakers to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s economic landscape.


Tonte Lawson, Co-President, Africa Business Club Columbia Business School, in a letter, said the governor’s efforts to promote good governance and economic development in Edo State align perfectly with the conference's focus on African resilience and transformation, which makes him a perfect fit to provide valuable insights on navigating both local and global economic challenges.

According to him, “On behalf of the Africa Business Club at Columbia Business School, it is with great honor that we extend a formal invitation for you to be a speaker at our Columbia Africa Conference, scheduled for October 25th and 26th, 2024, at the Columbia Business School campus in Manhattanville, New York.

“Our conference, themed "Navigating Disruption: Strategies for Africa's Resilience and Transformation," aims to address the critical challenges and opportunities shaping Africa's economic landscape. Given your distinguished career as an investment banker and your current role as Governor of Edo State, your insights would be invaluable to our discussions.

“As a distinguished alumnus of the Columbia University community, your participation is especially fitting for our event. Your journey from founding Afrinvest to leading Edo State offers a unique perspective on bridging private sector expertise with public governance.

“Your efforts to promote good governance and economic development in Edo State align perfectly with our conference's focus on African resilience and transformation. We believe your diverse experience would provide our audience with valuable insights on navigating both local and global economic challenges.”

The conference is renowned for its thought-provoking discussions, networking opportunities, and commitment to advancing Africa's development agenda. Previous distinguished speakers include Fola Adeola (CoFounder, Guaranty Trust Bank), Lamido Sanusi (Former Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria), Ralph Mupita (President and CEO of MTN) and Tony Elumelu (Chairman, Heirs Holdings).

Tonte Lawson added, “We would be deeply honored to have you share your insights and vision with us. Your participation would not only provide invaluable guidance on navigating disruption but also offer significant exposure to Columbia University's vibrant community of future business leaders and innovators.”

Earlier, the governor spoke at the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) ‘Speaker Series on System Transformation in Practice’ where he shared success story of his impressive and innovative approach to education reform in Edo State over the last eight years.

The summit took place at the GPE Head office in Washington DC, on Wednesday October 23, 2024.

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