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The Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards brings together a distinguished lineup of visionary leaders, industry experts, investors, and policymakers from across Africa and the United Kingdom. These speakers are driving impact in key sectors including finance, technology, trade, energy, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and policy.

Dr. (mrs.) Ginika Florence Tor

Co-chairman Organising Board Of AAGSA UK 2025

Dr. (mrs.) Ginika Florence Tor

Co-chairman Organising Board Of AAGSA UK 2025
The Honourable Dr. (Mrs.) Ginika Florence Tor stands as an indomitable force in contemporary leadership, a vanguard of women's emancipation, and a preeminent architect of youth development initiatives. With a career spanning decades of transformative governance and community revolution, she has ceaselessly championed the actualization of human potential through visionary mentorship and empowerment paradigms. Hailing from the distinguished Amoli Enyimba community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Dr. Tor has established herself as a polymathic virtuoso, an illustrious television personality, media magnate, oratorical phenomenon, transformative life strategist, and consummate brand architect with formidable expertise in fiscal generation methodologies and strategic enterprise development. Her multifaceted brilliance extends into avant-garde event conceptualization, brand evolution, and innovative broadcast programming. An erudite scholar of jurisprudence, she attained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons) and Master of Laws (LL.M) from the Eminent Baze University, Abuja. Endearingly known as "Ginika" among contemporaries, she personifies the quintessence of an indefatigable high-achiever, conquering every professional arena with inimitable finesse and intellectual rigor. Her relentless pursuit of knowledge propelled her to the distinguished corridors of Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Cambridge University, where she secured prestigious certifications in Leadership: Creating Public Value and Building Stakeholder Value respectively. In an apotheosis of her stellar career, Dr. Tor was honoured with an honorary doctorate from the American Management University during a convocation of international distinction in the United Kingdom. This crowning achievement was augmented by the coveted African Advancement Forum Award, recognizing her as the African Selfless Service Personality of the Year, a monumental tribute to her philanthropic legacy and humanitarian ethos. Her global intellectual footprint encompasses participation in pioneering international programs, including - Entrepreneurial Ascendancy in Global Economies Southern Barter Club, USA - Strategic Alliances and Corporate Expansion Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, USA - Executive Leadership Mastery GOTNI Leadership Institute - Technological Empowerment for African Women African Women Advancement Initiative Compelled by an unwavering commitment to public service, Ginika orchestrated a political renaissance, commencing with a watershed declaration in January 2018 that reverberated throughout the All Progressives Congress (APC). With meteoric rise as a political tour de force in Enugu State, she contested for the Federal House of Representatives before attaining the distinguished position of Deputy Governorship Candidate a resounding validation of her statesmanship and mass appeal. Hon. Ginika Tor served with exemplary distinction as the Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission a paramount appointment conferred by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2020 and she concluded in July 2025. Her tenure epitomizes peerless competence, unassailable integrity, strategic foresight, and transformative governance, establishing an enduring legacy within the APC and the national political landscape. She is presently the Co-Chairman of the Global Initiative For the Advancement of Africa GIAA. This titan of societal transformation has reengineered community development through impact-centric interventions and executive stewardship across numerous corporate entities. Her extraordinary service has merited over 100 international and national honours, constituting an irrefutable testament to her global influence. Among her myriad distinctions: - UPWF Heart of Gold (2009) - Jubilee Publisher of the Year (2010) - United Nations Ambassador for Peace (2011) - African Heritage Amazon of Excellence (2016) - World Habitat Humanitarian Laureate (2018) - Omaluegwuoku 1 of Awka (2021, 2022) Bestowed by His Royal Majesty Igwe Gibson Nwosu, CON, Eze Uzu II - Pan-African Gender Equity Champion - Preeminent Public Servant of 2023 (Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Awards) - African Icon of the Year (2025) Her Excellency, Ambassador Chief (Mrs.) Ginika Florence Tor (Née Ijeomah) manifests as a devoted matriarch, mother of four exceptional progeny, and philanthropic visionary, bearing the exalted mantle of United Nations Peace & Change Ambassador. Her professional apogee includes transformative leadership as Chairman Accolade Dynamics Ltd, while her entrepreneurial genius finds expression through - Governing Director, Primefield Associates Nig. Ltd - Executive Presenter, Accolade Lifestyle & Events TV Show - Editor-in-Chief, Accolade Int'l Magazine. A pioneer of social innovation, she has architected groundbreaking initiatives including: - Mrs. Accolade Pageant - A Time of Praise (ATOP) - Women of Worth Africa (WOW Africa) - Founding President, Omaluegwuoku Progressive Initiative - Executive Secretary, Project 744 Her unconquerable spirit and limitless benevolence continue to forge new horizons of opportunity, etching an everlasting legacy upon the annals of societal advancement.
Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 1 H.E. Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan Ph.D

H.E. Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan Ph.D

Former First Lady Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria (MOTHER OF THE DAY)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 2 His Excellency Sen. Dr. George Akume CON

His Excellency Sen. Dr. George Akume CON

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF (CHIEF HOST)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 34 His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai SR

His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai SR

President of the Republic of Liberia (SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 5 Her Excellency Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Her Excellency Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

The President of Namibia (SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR)

His Excellency Louis Mussington

President of Saint Martins (KEYNOTE SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 4 Hon. Sam Matekane

Hon. Sam Matekane

Prime Minister of Lesotho (KEYNOTE SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 6 Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Former First Lady of Liberia (KEYNOTE SPEAKER)

Her Excellency Hon. Bernadette Davis

2nd Vice President of Saint Martin (GUEST OF DISTINCTION)

His Excellency Dr. Toga Gayewea McIntosh

Former Vice President ECOWAS Commission (GUEST OF DISTINCTION)

Guest Speakers

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 7-1 His Excellency Biodun Oyebanji

His Excellency Biodun Oyebanji

The Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 8 His Excellency Engr. Abdullahi Sule

His Excellency Engr. Abdullahi Sule

Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Nigeria (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 9 His Excellency Barr. Peter Mbah

His Excellency Barr. Peter Mbah

Executive Governor of Enugu State, Nigeria (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 10 His Excellency Mohammed Umar Bago

His Excellency Mohammed Umar Bago

Executive Governor of Niger State, Nigeria (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 11 Dr. Mujidat Folashade Tinubu-Ojo (Iyaloja General)

Dr. Mujidat Folashade Tinubu-Ojo (Iyaloja General)

Daughter of Nigerian President (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 12 Her Excellency Honourable Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim

Her Excellency Honourable Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim

Minister, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Nigeria (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 13 Sen. John Owan Enoh

Sen. John Owan Enoh

Hon. Minister of State for Industry in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 14 Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow

Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow

First Lady of Gambia (SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 15 Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi CON (Baraden Borgu)

Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi CON (Baraden Borgu)

Hon. Minister State for Agricultural Development Nigeria (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 16 Ambassador Bolaji Alade Akinremi

Ambassador Bolaji Alade Akinremi

Director of Economic, Trade and Investment Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 17 John Curley

John Curley

Founder /CEO, Fein and Curley LLC (GUEST SPEAKER )

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 18 Matthew Anderson

Matthew Anderson

Managing Director, TVET UK (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 19 Rt. Hon. Dee Dawkins-Haigler

Rt. Hon. Dee Dawkins-Haigler

Former Georgia State Representative (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 20 Jan Du Plain

Jan Du Plain

President/CEO, Du Plain Global Enterprises Inc (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 21 Peter Burdin

Peter Burdin

Consultant African Development Bank (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 26 His Excellency Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia

His Excellency Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia

Executive Governor of Benue State, Nigeria (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 23 Dr. Kedrick Scribner

Dr. Kedrick Scribner

Founder & Executive Director Kedrick Scribner Foundation Inc (GUEST SPEAKER)

Dr. Melida Harris Barrow

Founder/CEO, 6TH Region Global Chamber of Commerce (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 25 Dr. Terrance L. Baker

Dr. Terrance L. Baker

Chief Executive Officer, Sollay Medical Centre (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 27 His Excellency Adebayo Olawale Edun

His Excellency Adebayo Olawale Edun

Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 28 His Excellency Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

His Excellency Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Minister, Federal Ministry of Interior, Nigeria (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 29 Hon. Samuel Ogbuku

Hon. Samuel Ogbuku

Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) (GUEST SPEAKER)

Dr. Abraham Carlison Sesay

Chief Executive Officer CEO of ACSFC Logistics, Red Power FM100.3 (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 30 Dr. Justina Mutale

Dr. Justina Mutale

Founder/President Justina Mutale Foundation (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 32 Pharm. Bunmi Daramaja-Curley

Pharm. Bunmi Daramaja-Curley

Founder Live For Your Liver Community (GUEST SPEAKER)

Accolade Dynamics Limited Accolade Africa Growth Summit and Awards AAGSA UK 2025 Speaker 33 Mr. Chiebuka H Tor

Mr. Chiebuka H Tor

Executive Director Projects & Finance, Accolade Dynamics Ltd (GUEST SPEAKER YOUTH)

Panelists

Dr. Utchay Odims Filb, Phd

President, Global Initiative For The Advancement Of Africa (PANELIST)AKER)

Her Majesty Dr. Queen Dillion

Regional Executive, Wema Bank Abuja (PANELIST)

Queen Julie Endee

Culture Ambassador to Liberia (PANELIST)

Olagoke Fagbohun

Chief Executive Officer, Kairos Hof Consultants Ltd (PANELIST)

Chief (Dr.) (Amb.) Mrs. Rose Oriaran-Anthony

Honorable Secretary Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) (PANELIST)

Hon. Professor Lilian Obiageli Orogbu

Member House of Representatives Awka North and South Federal Constituency, Anambra State (PANELIST)

Hon. Ugochinyere Michael Ikeagwuonu

Chairman House Committee on Petroleum Downstream Federal House of Representatives (PANELIST)

His Excellency Hon. Silas Agara

Director General National Directorate of Employment (PANELIST)

Hon. Crescent Chidi Eze

MD/CEO Eze Don Properties Consult Nig. Ltd (PANELIST)

Thierry Bayle

Consultant and COO, Global Fashion Management (PANELIST)

Nomvula Mokonyane

Deputy Secretary-General African National Congress ANC (PANELIST)

Hon.Lukas Mayenga

Private Secretary to the Former President of Tanzania (PANELIST)

Hon. Chief Henry Ajir Tor

CEO, Primefield Associates Limited (PANELIST)

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