Best of Africa Forbes Awards during UN WEEK -NYC-2024

By: Steve Webner Staff Writer for World Liberty TV

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, made significant strides in attracting investments to his state at the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) Deal Room/MoU Signing Ceremony and Forbes Best of Africa Award held at the Forbes Center in New York.

Dr Adal with Guests from Africa & USA

During the ceremony, Governor Zulum accepted to collaborate with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) to develop digital infrastructure and boost sustainable digital economies in Africa. IDCA Chairman and CEO Mehdi Paryavi emphasized Africa’s vast potential, citing projections of $4 trillion in GDP by 2028. “Africa needs substantial investments to reach its destiny,” he stated.

Dr Adal at Forbes NY Headquarters

Other MoUs facilitated by FIN included agreements between Borno State Government and: GTIF Capital to collaborate on investments and development projects in esports, technology, healthcare, media, and branding.

Dr Adal with Christopher Forbes Vice Chairman Forbes

African Tourism Union to promote tourism, trade, and investment in Borno State through joint initiatives. Altitude Water to deploy Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) in Borno State. The Philanthropist to raise funds for Youth Education in Borno State.

FIN also signed MoUs with Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry – USA and Japan Chapter and 99 Infosystems to promote trade, investment, and economic development between Africa and Asia, and to promote AI technology solutions in African countries.

Dr Adal with Moses Michael Engadu Secretary General Africa Minerals Strategy Group

Governor Zulum received the Forbes Best of Africa Leadership Award, recognizing his commitment to rebuilding Borno State after the Boko Haram insurgency.

In his acceptance speech, delivered by Dr. Mairo Mandara, Chief Adviser to the Governor, he highlighted key achievements:

Dr Cosmas Pitia Kujjo From Ministry of Mining South Sudan

Education: Establishing schools for girls, advocating for women’s education, and enrolling over 800,000 children in schools.

Infrastructure: Building houses in Local Government Headquarters and closing all formal IDP camps in Maiduguri township.

Olayinka Fayomi Chair of FIN Investments & organizer of Deal Room

Economic Development: Exploring collaborations in solar power assembly, food security, and digital economy.

The event was attended by notable figures, including Hon. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed CON, Former Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning, Nigeria, Dr. Adal M.Hussain Executive Producer of World Liberty TV, The world’s fastest growing Online TV, with an Multi-Cultural understanding.

Dr adal with Mark Furlong & Christopher Forbes

Preceding the Deal Room/MoU Signing Ceremony, FIN hosted its 4th International Trade and Investment Forum on September 25, 2024, in collaboration with the African Business Round Table. The event, themed “Power for Africa,” featured esteemed speakers:

Mr Forbes presenting awards to honoree Virginia Fernandes Bayonne Vice Council for Angola

Dr. Mairo Mandara, Chief Adviser to Governor Zulum, Dr. Olayinka Fayomi, Chairperson, FIN, Mehdi Paryavi, Chairman and CEO, IDCA. Curtis Smith, President, African Tourism Union, Jeff Szur, CEO, Altitude Water, Mimi Ishio, Co-founder, Japan Global Leaders, Dr. Monica Grant, CEO, 99 Infosystems,

FIN Woman Participants

The Governor invited investors to explore opportunities in Borno State, emphasizing its potential for growth and development.

Dr Adal Hussain Executive Producer WLTV Networks

The event demonstrated FIN’s commitment to facilitating partnerships and investments in Africa. With these agreements, the continent is poised for significant economic growth and development. Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman of Forbes, presented each of the four Honorees a nice plaque alongside a nice certificate to honor them as the best of Forbes Africa Awardee’s.

FIN Deal Room Participants

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Mrs. Olayinka Fayomi Chair of FIN Investments with USA Business CEO’S

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