Leadership, The Missing Link In Africa’s Transformation Agenda

Ghana will host a high-level discussion on the role of leadership in Sustainable Development in Africa. In attendance as special guest includes Nana Kwabena Nketsia IV, Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional Area and Bishop Titus Awotwi Pratt, Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana.

The event, The Leadership Factor, which happens on the 30th of June,2016 will bring together speakers from across Africa to discuss leadership as a catalyst for growth and development.

The organisers, Transition Africa – a Leadership-focused social enterprise, promise a thought-provoking discussion focused on leadership, governance and sustainable development in Africa.

The event, to be held at the Asante Hall of Alisa Hotel in Accra, is expected to host Ex-President John Agyekum Kuffour as special guest of honour.

Panelists will include;
Franklin Cudjoe – Founder & President of IMANI, Ghana

Dr. Esi Ansah - CEO Axis Human Capital Ltd & Assistant Professor at Ashesi University, Ghana

Audu Maikori – President of Chocolate City Group, Nigeria

Raphael Obonyo – World Bank African Representative to the Youth Coordinating Board, Kenya

Jesse Agyepong – Marketing Director, Millicom Ghana

The speakers have made tremendous strides through exemplary leadership in various fields and share a vision of consistent excellence and transforming societies.

The Leadership Factor will provide an opportunity for the audience to engage with the speakers and benefit from insights, knowledge and experience.

Everyone talks about change but how do we achieve the change for sustainable development through focused leadership? The Leadership Factor aims to make the conversation tangible and practical for a candid discussion on the way forward.

The discussion will focus on Innovative Leadership, Leadership in Entrepreneurship, Leading with Integrity, Excellence-The Hallmark of Leadership and Citizen Leadership.

The event targets to engage hundreds of young Ghanaians and an estimated online audience, via live streaming, of thousands.

About Transition Africa
Transition Africa is a nonprofit and non-governmental organization founded on the 5th of September 2011.

The organization is comprised of young, dynamic and highly motivated individuals who share similar passions and vision for governance, development, entrepreneurship and leadership.

Transition Africa develops individuals and groups of leaders through various training programs and engagement activities that focus on self-development and capacity building.

The programs and events have common elements of leadership training, moral and legal premise, social consciousness and integrity.

For more information, please contact: Alswel Lamptey/0303968904/[email protected]