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Amara Okafor

Continental Unity Summit 2024

September 15, 2024

Conference

Led the annual Continental Unity Summit bringing together 54 African leaders to discuss economic integration and diplomatic cooperation.

Continental Unity Summit 2024
Amara Okafor

Youth Leadership Development Program Launch

August 28, 2024

Program Launch

Inaugurated the pan-African youth leadership program aimed at developing the next generation of African leaders.

Youth Leadership Development Program Launch
Amara Okafor

African Trade Agreement Signing

August 10, 2024

Diplomatic

Facilitated the signing of historic trade agreements between 12 African nations to boost continental commerce.

African Trade Agreement Signing

Current Position Details

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Since January 2023

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leading the Federal Africa initiative and coordinating continental integration efforts
  • Chairing the Executive Leadership Committee and overseeing federal governance
  • Representing Africa in international forums and diplomatic engagements
  • Developing and implementing policies for African economic and political integration
  • Building consensus among member states and stakeholder organizations

Previous Positions

Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria

2015 - 2022

Nigerian National Assembly

  • • Chaired the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • • Led initiatives for African trade integration

Minister of African Integration

2011 - 2015

Federal Government of Nigeria

  • • Established the African Integration Institute
  • • Negotiated multiple bilateral trade agreements

Director, Institute for African Studies

2005 - 2011

University of Lagos

  • • Expanded research programs on African governance
  • • Published groundbreaking work on federal systems in Africa

Deputy Commissioner for Development

1998 - 2005

Lagos State Government

  • • Implemented community development programs reaching 2 million citizens
  • • Reduced urban poverty by 15% through targeted interventions

Reviews & Testimonials

Dr. Kofi Asante

"Exceptional leadership and vision for African unity. Amara's guidance has been invaluable in our continental integration efforts. Her expertise in diplomatic relations is unmatched."

Dr. Kofi Asante

Director of African Affairs

Hon. Zara Okafor

"Outstanding diplomatic skills and commitment to African development. Highly recommended for any continental leadership role. Her vision for unity is inspiring."

Hon. Zara Okafor

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Other Members

Kwame Nkrumah Jr.
Kwame Nkrumah Jr.

Deputy Chairperson

Accra, Ghana

Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid
Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid

Chief Justice

Cairo, Egypt

Hon. Nelson Mandela III
Hon. Nelson Mandela III

Assembly Speaker

Cape Town, South Africa

Abuja

Federal Capital Territory

Population

223 million citizens

Currency

Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Languages

English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo

Economic Outlook

3.2% GDP forecast (2025)

Priority Sectors

  • Continental Digital Infrastructure
  • Sustainable Energy Transition
  • AgriTech and Food Security

Regional Leadership

  • Chairing ECOWAS Vision 2050 committee
  • Leading Pan-African Digital ID rollout

Strategic Partnerships

  • AfCFTA Trade Facilitation: Accelerating customs modernization with Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire
  • Sahel Resilience Compact: Joint security and climate adaptation with Niger and Chad

Strategic Calendar

Quick glance at the next engagements for - and -.

Feb 10

Executive Council Briefing

Strategy

Leadership Situation Room · Abuja

8:00 AM WAT

Feb 12

Continental Youth Dialogue

Engagement

Hybrid · Federal Civic Auditorium

1:30 PM WAT

Feb 17

Policy Lab Sprint

Workshop

Digital Governance Lab · Lagos

10:00 AM WAT

Feb 19

Bilateral Energy Call

Diplomatic

Secure Line · Abuja ⇄ Accra

30 min sync WAT

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