THE INDUCTION 2022

AWLO 15TH ANNIVERSARY INDUCTION AND PARTNERS DINNER AND THANKSGIVING 2024

African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO) successfully hosted its prestigious Induction & Awards Night on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the magnificent Continental Hotel, Abuja. This grand event celebrated excellence, honored trailblazers, and reinforced AWLO’s commitment to empowering African women and fostering impactful leadership.

The evening was graced by an esteemed gathering of dignitaries and speakers, including Dr. Linus Okorie MFR, Chief Executive Officer of GOTNI , Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Hon. Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat (WAS) Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), the First Lady of African Women in Leadership Organisation , Mrs. Eno Attai, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, CEO Daily Times, Dr. Mrs Aisha Achimugu, GMD FELAK CONCEPT GROUP, Mr. Aniekpeno Mkpanang , AWLO Global Heforshe champion and Patron, Dr. Kelvin Igumbor, Healthcare Labor and Employment Executive, USA, Dr. Tina Njoku-Opara, Founder/CEO of Tin Group of Companies, Hon. Anielan Umanah, former Commissioner, former House of Representative, Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Glory Edet, former Commissioner of Women Affairs, Akwa Ibom State and founder Mary Slessor-Akan Glo Foundation, Nigeria, Fatumata Diara, United Nations Central Emergency, New York, USA , Comrade Hafsat Shoaib, Chairperson Trade Union Congress Nigeria, Mrs. Geraldine Etuk , Acting National President of National Council of Women Society, Nigeria and many more from around the world.

These distinguished leaders joined other high-profile guests to celebrate and recognize individuals whose remarkable contributions are shaping Africa’s future.

The event also welcomed new members into the AWLO family through an inspiring Induction Ceremony, new Global Patrons and Patronesses had their official decoration too, further strengthening the organization’s global network of changemakers.

The Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, held on Friday, December 15, 2024, at RCCG, The Throne Room, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, was a heartfelt conclusion to the two-day celebration, offering gratitude for AWLO’s journey and milestones.

As we reflect on this remarkable event, we extend our deepest gratitude to all attendees, speakers, leaders and honorees who made it a night to remember. Together, we continue to advance the cause of African women in leadership and drive meaningful change across the continent.

Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a lllprosperous New Leadership

Dr. Elisha Attai
Founder, African Women in Leadership (AWLO)

THE INDUCTION 2022

Dr. Elisha Attai and his dear wife, Mrs. Eno Attai marked their 50th birthday anniversary on the 15th of December 2022 starting with a family visit to the Akwa Ibom Children’s home in Ikot Ekpene.

The birthday culminated in an exclusive dinner at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene – the first event as the 5-star hotel officially opens for business in Akwa Ibom State.

Dr. Elisha Attai, who is also the founder of Africa’s foremost women’s leadership organization – African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO), marked this day along with the organization’s longstanding tradition of welcoming new members – the induction of 34 new members.
Dignitaries at the dinner included Pastor Umo Eno; PDP Governorship Candidate for Akwa Ibom State and his wife; Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, Chief Dr. Dele Momodu; Chairman of Ovation Group, Rtn. Emmanuel Bassey; the Chief Whip of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Mrs. Florence Umana; the wife of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr & Mrs. Ini Akpabio, and AWLO members and partners globally.

Another eventful moment was the unveiling of the African Women Of Worth (Volume 2) authored by Dr. Attai. A Compendium of 100 Distinguished African Women demonstrating resilience, consistency, and sacrifice, breaking the Bias, and creating the change they want to see in their world. These are names such as…drawn from Politics, Medicine, Fashion, Business, Law, Sports, Energy, Technology, Activism, and all spheres of influence.

The birthday week came to a close with a Thanksgiving Service held on the 18th of December 2022 at the Apostolic Church Ikot Obong Edong, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.

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