The prestigious Excellence in Corporate Enterprise and Leadership (EXCEL) Awards 2024 is set to take place on September 30th, 2024, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. This annual event celebrates outstanding African personalities and organizations that have made significant contributions to the continent’s economic development through their leadership in various fields.
The EXCEL Awards recognize individuals and institutions that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, advanced the economic aspirations of Africa’s citizens, and helped reshape the continent’s image on the global stage. Winners will be selected based on verifiable criteria, including their performance, achievements, and impact over the past year.
The primary goal of the awards is to promote leadership excellence and competitiveness across Africa, with the broader aim of improving the standard of living and overall welfare for all Africans.
In conjunction with the awards, the African Leadership Excellence Annual Summit (ALEX) 2024 will also be held. This multi-stakeholder forum brings together leaders from across African society—including the public sector, private sector, civil society, and academia—to reflect on how to foster leadership excellence on the continent.
According to the event organizers, the ALEX summit provides a unique opportunity for dialogue between African leaders, offering a platform to discuss key issues affecting the continent and explore ways to harness Africa’s vast resources to promote sustainable development.”
They pointed out that, by facilitating direct interaction with top African leaders, ALEX creates an environment for open discussions on how to eliminate barriers to business and economic growth, adding that, the summit will feature renowned speakers dedicated to driving the leadership excellence agenda and fostering meaningful debate.
“Participants at the summit will gain valuable insights into how operational effectiveness and leadership competence are critical to organizational success. The event is tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills, improve organizational performance, and expand their professional networks.” The organisers said.
The summit is organized in collaboration with the African Leadership Business School and African Leadership Review,.
