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TO THE

GLOBAL EXCELLENCE SUMMIT & AWARDS

  • 23rd - 24th May 2025
  • Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
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Global Excellence

Where Visionaries Meet Recognition, and Excellence Finds a Global Stage

The Global Excellence Summit & Awards (GESA) is more than an event—it’s a global platform that celebrates innovation, leadership, and extraordinary impact across industries, nations, and communities.

Summit & Awards (GESA)

Bringing together top minds from diplomacy, entrepreneurship, academia, media, technology, and the public sector, GESA is a powerfully curated summit and awards experience designed to inspire, connect, and empower the world’s most outstanding leaders.

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Day 1 (23rd)

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Day 2 (24th)

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Whether you’re a business leader, government representative, creative disruptor, or impact-driven organization, GESA offers the ultimate environment for strategic dialogue, exposure, networking, and recognition.

EVENT BOARD

Dr• Ambassador Fatoumatta Gaye
Founder & CEO, Top3 Solutions, Vice Chairperson, Women & Gender – AU Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly Country Director – The Gambia, AU Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly Director, Business Development & Partnerships – Nigeria-Canada Trade & Investment Summit & Awards (NICATISA) Convener – Global Excellence Diplomacy & Business Summit & Awards Author, Pan-African Business Insights Founder – International Young Mothers Association
John Ottoh
Co-founder – Shortlet Elders Investment Africa Board Member – Real Estate & Project Strategy
Ayoob Kara
Economically Bridge to Peace Former Minister of Communications, Israel. Honorary Board Chair/Patron
His Excellency Amb Anthony Chinedum
Country Director, International Association of World Peace Advocates (South Africa) Director of Diplomatic Affairs & Governance – GESA 2025
Sajid Sharif Shaikh
IMMACULATE Group. Chairman & Managing Director
Joy Amore
Nigerian Country Chair, G 100 Global Networking wing President, African Civil Society Forum Executive Board Member – Government & Policy Affairs
Olanrewaju Alaka
MD/CEO, LAERRYBLUE MEDIA Director of Public Relations and  Communications
H.E. Dr Lord Ajmer
CEO – New Royal Enterprise Ambassador – International Arts & Cultural Influence
Dr. Makor Omar Mohammed Al Marzooqi
Ambassador Extraordinary, Major in Dubai Police, International Handball Referee and owner of Omar Al Marzooqi Group of Companies
Ms Karen Taylor
CEO – Invest Africa promoting African trade and investments. Advisory Boarda
Elizon Morados Lazaro, CMgr MCMI
Chartered Manager, Chartered Management Institute UK/ Global Business Leader | CEO | Healthcare, Real Estate, Wellness & Social Impact Strategist Board Member – Community Engagement & Support
Mr Peter Stephenson - OBE
Senior British diplomatic postings – Addis Ababa, Lagos, Tel Aviv & New Delhi. UKTI – Awarded ‘Trade & Investment Services to the Nigerian Market’
H. E Amb Dr. Stephen Gbatigbi Ben-Joel
Head of Missions for the AU Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly Honorary Board Chair – Pan-African Affairs & Strategic Vision
Amb. Dr. Sameera Abubakar Abdullahi
Founder – Better life for Children and Women Future Foundation (BLWCFF) And Better Life for WomenNetwork (BLWN), Chairperson – Philanthropy & Impact Initiatives
Kayode Adaramodu
Former GM, GTBANK Managing Partner Gaisce Consult Ltd Senior Advisor – Banking & Financial Management
Olufemi Boyede, CITP
President – Koinonia Global Services Inc. Canada, CEO, Koinonia Ventures Limited Nigeria and Femi Boyede Consulting Limited Nigeria Director-General, Nigeria Trade and Investment Centre, Canada, Founder – Nigeria-Canada Trade and Investment Summit & Awards – NICATISA, Founder, Talking Trade and Investment Global Inc.Founder, Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Inc., Canada, Senior Advisor – International Trade & Investment Strategy GESA
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What to Expect:

Global Leadership Summit: Two days of keynotes, panel discussions, and breakout sessions with some of the world’s most forward-thinking leaders.

The Awards Gala: A luxurious evening honoring game-changers, with red carpet moments, media interviews, and elite networking.

Premium Networking: Build partnerships with C-level executives, ambassadors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and top media personalities.

International Recognition: Gain global exposure, amplify your brand, and elevate your influence on a prestigious platform.

Awards Category Include

Leadership in Diplomacy

Innovation & Technology

Excellence in Entrepreneurship

Women’s Impact Awards

He for She Awards

Public Service Excellence

Youth Empowerment & Advocacy

Upcoming Edition:

LAGOS, NIGERIA
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island

Date : 23rd - 24th May 2025

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