By Sarah NEGEDU
Women in Africa, under the auspices aegis of African Women Conference, AWC, have congratulated the immediate past Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, for emerging as the Foreign Investment Network, FIN, Outstanding Woman of the Year.
Convener of the conference, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, in a congratulatory message, commended Aliyu for emerging winner of the highly prestigious and coveted international award among many nominees.
Ahmadu, while describing the award as a well-deserved recognition, said it highlights her exceptional contributions as a political leader, administrator, and humanitarian.
“Your dedication to bridging the gap between the rich and the poor through philanthropy is truly amazing and admirable. Your notable achievements in areas such as social mobilisation, provision of healthcare, shelter, free education; care for the elderly, as well as to entrepreneurial development, are indeed, glaring and remarkable.
“Your recognition as the FIN Outstanding Woman Of The Year remains a huge inspiration to women across the African continent and the world, just as your unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on society sets a path way for others to emulate”.
AWC therefore wished her “the very best as you receive this award in London, United Kingdom, on 18th July, 2023. May your accomplishments continue to inspire and empower women, and may you attain even greater heights in your future endeavors”.
A nomination letter cosigned by President of the FIN Group, Dr. Alex Itkin and the Chairman, FIN Group, Olayinka Fayomi, explained that Aliyu’s nomination was in recognition of her leadership skills, resilience and commitment to welfare and philanthropy.
The “FIN Outstanding Woman Of The Year Award 2023” is an annual recognition from the Foreign Investment Networks, the African knowledge partner of Forbes Best of Africa Award (Emerging Markets).
The award will be conferred on Ramatu Aliyu in London, on 18th July, 2023 by Mark Furlong (President, Forbes Custom) during the FIN/Forbes Best of Africa Award Reception.
The former minister will be honoured alongside personalities like Lord John Bird OBE (Member of House of Lords, UK), Dr Wafik Mustafa (Chairman, British Arab Network), Duchess Niveen Garmal (UN peace Ambassador) and Rajesh Agrawal Deputy Mayor London (business).
Others include Rabrinda Limachane (business man and Philanthropist), Rt. Hon Paul Scully (Under Secretary of State Technology, London), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe (CEO, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission).
The event will be graced by key personalities from the business community, policymakers, entrepreneurs, opinion leaders, the media, Forbes’ partners and international investors.
