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Azeez Amida, others for fireside chat at 5th UR³ Resilience Summit

Azeez Amida, others for fireside at 5th UR³ Resilience Summit

Azeez Amida, CEO of Pan African Towers and a prominent Nigerian business executive with a global footprint, is set to engage in a keynote fireside chat at the upcoming 5th annual UR³ Resilience Summit.

Joining Azeez Amida at the UR³ Resilience Summit is a list of distinguished speakers from across Africa, Europe and America.

The speakers include the President of the Global Speakers Federation, Charlotte Kemp; renowned Nigerian entertainer Anita Asuoha, popularly known as “Real Warri Pikin”; Executive Leadership Coach Laila St Matthew-Daniel; accomplished actress, producer, director and acting coach Ronya Man; Certified Professional Transformational Coach and Trauma-Informed Care Specialist, Irene Titilola Olumese; Image and Business consultant, Public Relations Specialist, Robert Burale; Empathetic Counsellor and Leadership Coach, Akanimo Ekong; Profound Speaker, political strategist and Creativity-Awareness Educator, Michaell Magrutsche; Certified Coach, Speaker, Trainer, Business Consultant, Mounfiq Raiyan Abu; Author and Executive coach, Richard Osibanjo, amongst others.

Former CEO of IHS Rwanda and the current CEO of Pan African Towers, Nigeria’s largest indigenous tower company, Amida has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership.

Amida brings two decades of professional expertise across six countries and 12 industries, including Telecoms, FMCG, Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Financial Advisory.

With achievements that extend beyond the corporate realm, Amida is the author of the best-selling book, “(EPE Principle) Enter, Perform, Exit: Understanding the Opportunity Cycle,” providing invaluable insights to career professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate brands.

His leadership prowess has garnered accolades, including the 2023 “Excellence in Process and Tech” award, recognising him as one of the top 100 leaders by The Peak Performer Africa. Last year, he was honoured in the 40 under 40 Most Influential People of African Descent list by MIPAD in New York, and was nominated for the 2023 Forbes Best of Africa Award.

A graduate of Economics and a member of the Forbes Business Council, Amida is an alumnus of the IE Business School, Spain, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

“Having Azeez Amida join the UR³ Resilience Summit is a moment of great anticipation for us,” said UR³ convener Stephanie Kadiri “StephREDD”.

According to her, “his remarkable journey and impact on the global business landscape make him a beacon of inspiration. I’m excited to witness the depth of insights and transformative ideas he will bring to our audience during his keynote. Azeez’s presence reinforces UR³’s commitment to providing unparalleled perspectives and strategies for personal and professional growth,” she added.

The UR³ resilience is scheduled for January 20th, 2024, at Alliance Française Ikoyi Lagos, with a virtual option available for participants worldwide at https://ur3.stephredd.com.

Iheanyi Nwachukwu, is a creative content writer with over 18 years journalism experience writing on banking, finance and capital markets. The multiple awards winning journalist is Assistant Editor, BusinessDay. Iheanyi holds BSc Degree in Economics from Imo State University; Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Management from University of Lagos. Iheanyi has attended several work-related trainings including (i) Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (Pan African University, Lagos); (ii) News Agency Journalism (Indian Institute of Mass Communication {IIMC}, New Delhi, India); and (iii) Capital Markets Development and Regulations (International Law Institute {ILI} of Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA).

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