PRELIMINARY PROGRAM (Moderator : Enoch & Cecilia)

PHASE 1

• 08.30 - 9.00 : 

1. Protocols & Arrival Ceremony for high delegates 

2. Kora Performance by Yahya Sonko

3. Officials Ceremonial Walk 

• 9.05 - 9.30 : 

1. Traditional Welcome Performance by the Yoruba Community in Finland 

2. Official Flag Procession / National Anthems 

Welcome Speeches / Opening Ceremony / Keynote Speaker

• 9.35 - 9.40 : 

Mrs Kati Kivisaari, Honourary Consul , Honoury Consulate of the Republic of Ghana , Helsinki - Finland

1st keynote speaker

• 9.45 - 10.00 :

His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR

Former President of the Republic of Nigeria. Retired Army General, Nigeria

Topic : 

Panel Discussions

•  10.00 - 10.25 : Panel 1 : 20 minutes 

Topic : Immigrant led Nordic Business : Real life success stories of immigrant led companies thriving in Finland and across the Nordics 

Panelists : Reggie Rusan // Kwamen Afreh // Darly Seager // Dr. Ernest K.A Boateng // Paco Allioune B. Ndiaye // Nora Haapala

Moderator : Vivian Maar, HookedbyNorth

•  10.30 - 11.00 : Panel 2 : 30 minutes 

Topic :  Trade, Trust & Transformation : Investment Opportunities in Finnish Startup Businesses, Connecting Nordic Excellence, Investment and Innovation with African Potential for sustainable Business and Growth

Panelists : Member of Paliament Alhagie S Darboe // Prof. Edet B. Ekpenyong, Director General, College of Diplomatic Studies and International Relations // Dr. Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro, MEPF, CPSM, CISM. Seasoned Security Expert & Special Emissary - International Society of Diplomats // Amb. Tontoh Dikeh, Veteran Nollywood  Celebrity Actress. International Society of Diplomats Nigeria // HRM, Queen Adabota Lydia Jaja of Owu Kingdom 

PHASE 2 

B2B Luncheon 11.00 - 12.00 

• 11.05 - 11.20 : Live musical performance & Kora Performance 

• 11.20 - 11.40 : Panel 3 : 20 minutes 

Topic : Breaking Barriers : Journeys of Success to Influential Roles

Panelists : Tom Coogan USA // Saji Khullar Finland // Prof.Desmond Bikoko Malawi  // Hagie K.T Drammeh The Gambia // Alimou Diallo Finland

Moderator : Takura Matswetu , Business Helsinki

• 11.40 - 12.00 

Open Forum / Question and Answers 

PHASE 3 : AWARD CEREMONY 

• 12.15 - 12.35 :  Protocols & Re - Arrival Ceremony for high delegates

Traditional Welcome Performance by the Yoruba Community in Finland 

• 12.40 - 12.50 : 

2nd keynote speaker

H.E, ANM Ousainou Darboe, Former Vice President of the Republic of the Gambia, General Secretary of UDP Gambia 

Topic : Unlocking Africa's Potential : Investment Opportunities in the Gambia (Highlighting sectors ripe for Nordic Invesment and regional opportunities)

• 12.55 - 14.00 : Grand Award Ceremony

Part 1 : 13.00 - 13.20

Awardees in Europe & in Africa

Part 2 : 13.25 - 14.00

Government Reps & Diplomats Awards: Good will message from each of the High level Officials & Representatives

3rd  keynote speaker

• 14.05-14.15 : 

Key note speech, His Royal Majesty, 14th Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Sáká Adélolá Ayokanmi Mátemilola, Oluyalo‑Otileta VII. Nigeria

• 14.20-14.30 : Chairman's Remark

• 14.35 - 14.55 : B2B Networking / Photography / Exhibitions 

• 15.00 : Event Door closed