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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. Makor Omar Mohammed Al Marzooqi
Ambassador Extraordinary, Major in Dubai Police, International Handball Referee and owner of Omar Al Marzooqi Group of Companies
H.E. Dr Lord Ajmer
CEO – New Royal Enterprise Ambassador – International Arts & Cultural Influence
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
His Excellency Amb Anthony Chinedum
Country Director, International Association of World Peace Advocates (South Africa) Director of Diplomatic Affairs & Governance – GESA 2025
Joy Amore
Nigerian Country Chair, G 100 Global Networking wing President, African Civil Society Forum Executive Board Member – Government & Policy Affairs
Sajid Sharif Shaikh
IMMACULATE Group. Chairman & Managing Director
Mr Peter Stephenson - OBE
Senior British diplomatic postings – Addis Ababa, Lagos, Tel Aviv & New Delhi. UKTI – Awarded ‘Trade & Investment Services to the Nigerian Market’
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
Ms Karen Taylor
CEO – Invest Africa promoting African trade and investments. Advisory Boarda
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
Olanrewaju Alaka
MD/CEO, LAERRYBLUE MEDIA Director of Public Relations and  Communications
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
Ayoob Kara
Economically Bridge to Peace Former Minister of Communications, Israel. Honorary Board Chair/Patron
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
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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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