Africa Peace, Investment and Tourism Summit was held in Accra, Ghana from 15th to 17th April 2024,
The event hosted world global speakers who delivered keynote address.
The annual event is a convergence of visionaries, change makers of Peace, Security and Investments from within the continent of Africa and the diaspora.
The Summit featured the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kojo Mattah (Fmr MD, ARB Apex Bank ltd) ; Amb Hon. Orok Orok of Nigeria and others.
It would be recalled that Amb Hon. Orok Orok is the Head, African Foreign Direct Investment and International Business Engagements, (African Affairs), International Society of Diplomats (ISD).
He is the CEO, Concepts Du Dynamics Limited (CDDL) and has served in various capacities, including Special Assistant to a renowned Former Minister of Finance and Special Assistant to Former Minister of Niger Delta in Nigeria.
Amb Hon. Orok Orok is a strategy and Planning Director with a renowned world ranking Organization which cuts across the UK, Europe and Canada.
The Summit, organised by the David Douglas Leadership Forum (DDLF) in partnership with the Office of the (Ga-Mantse) – HRM King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II (President of Ga Traditional Council), is to unite diverse stakeholders with a focus on fostering Peace, Investment and Tourism in Africa.
From its inception a couple of years ago, the primary objective of the Summit has been to cultivate a positive and inclusive environment, inspiring and empowering individuals and communities, vis a vis nations, and by extension, the entire continent of Africa, to contribute to a future marked by Peace and Security, Prosperity and Sustainable development.
This year’s Summit was held at the International conference center, Accra, served as a vital platform for stakeholders to foster collaboration and identify investment opportunities, as well as tourism potentials, that can drive economic growth, job creation, and overall community development.
Community, political and business leaders was given the opportunity to showcase their unique potentials and engage investors to explore possibilities for industrialization and economic growth, ultimately leading to increased employment and decrease the unemployment rate on the continent.
Being an African event with a global reach, The USA, United Kingdom, Finland Switzerland, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Brazil, China, Trinidad and Tobago collaborated to make the summit grand and memorable, a news brief said.
it is beyond economic considerations, the Summit underscored the vital impact of leadership in championing peace and community development, with breakout sessions and speeches by seasoned speakers, inspiring participants to become catalysts for positive change in their communities and nations.
The summit places spotlight on the pivotal roles of creative arts in bridging cultural differences and promoting social cohesion.
The Summit does not only emphasize economic and leadership roles and contributions, but also recognises the significance of tourism and cultural exchange, by promoting the rich cultural heritage of the African continent.
It seeks to strengthen Regional unity, collaboration, innovation, and knowledge transfer.
The keynote address themed – “Peace and Security – A Panacea For Africa’s Underdevelopment”.
