The 2025 African Excellence and Personality Awards honored Dr. Afisah Zakariah, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection.
Across the continent, the awards honor people who have shown exceptional leadership, tenacity, and influence in their industries.
In order to promote a culture of advancement and growth throughout Africa, the Africa’s Corporate Excellence and Personality Awards (ACEPA) initiative aims to honor and motivate excellence, innovation, and exceptional service in the public and commercial sectors.
The occasion has continuously honored institutions and visionary leaders that have been propelling Africa’s development and change over the years.
Dr. Afisah Zakariah characterized the award as a tribute to integrity, service, and tenacity in her acceptance speech.
She praised ACEPA’s emphasis on women in leadership and underlined the need to honor people who have surmounted obstacles to have an effect on society.
The occasion has continuously honored institutions and visionary leaders that have been propelling Africa’s development and change over the years.
Dr. Afisah Zakariah characterized the award as a tribute to integrity, service, and tenacity in her acceptance speech.
She praised ACEPA’s emphasis on women in leadership and underlined the need to honor people who have surmounted obstacles to have an effect on society.
She emphasized the recent enactment of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, as a significant step toward inclusive development and the ministry’s role in advancing gender equality.
She urged leaders to continue establishing spaces that empower women and girls and to have a lasting impact on future generations.
Source: newsthemegh.com