Global Excellence Summit & Awards GESA 2025 Officially Unveiled in Lagos
THECONSCIENCE NG reports that the highly anticipated Global Excellence Summit & Awards (GESA) 2025 has been officially unveiled today to members of the press, diplomatic corps, private and public sector leaders, and other stakeholders.
The two-day summit and awards event is scheduled to hold on May 23rd and 24th, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Organized in strategic partnership with the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly, the International Society of Diplomats, the African Chapter Of the United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC AFRICA), and the Nigeria-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Inc., GESA 2025 aims to spotlight diplomatic brilliance, investment opportunities, innovation, and leadership across Africa and the diaspora.
The Convener, Amb. Dr. Fatoumatta Gaye, emphasized the importance of GESA 2025 as “a celebration of excellence and a platform for collaboration, continental progress, and meaningful partnerships across diplomacy, business, and governance.”
With the theme:
“Global Excellence in Diplomacy & Leadership: Africa’s Path to Prosperity,”
the event is expected to host a distinguished lineup of keynote speakers, awardees, and dignitaries including:
• Senator Adeyemi Raphael Adaramodu, Senate Spokesperson and Chair, Senate Committee on Youths & Community Engagement
• Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, Senator Representing Delta North
• Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour & Employment
• Justice Mainasara Ibrahim Kogo Umar, Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal
• H.E. George Muhali Imbuwa, Zambian High Commissioner to Nigeria
• H.E. Mohamadou Musa Njie, Gambian High Commissioner to Nigeria
• And several captains of industry, development partners, ambassadors, governors, and policy influencers
Day 1 – May 23rd, 2025:
Global Diplomacy & Business Summit – Panel sessions, deal-making forums, and bilateral engagements.
Day 2 – May 24th, 2025:
Global Excellence Awards & Gala Night – A celebration of global change-makers, as well as networking and entertainment.
