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Grand Hall, Barcelona Hotels
23 Blantyre Cres, Wuse 2
Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, 904101
Nigeria

Abiola Akanji

Global Culinary Expert

Chef Stone is a renowned Nigerian chef and restaurateur who has achieved great success in the food industry. His culinary expertise and entrepreneurial spirit have led him to establish multiple highly acclaimed ventures, including The Burgundy, a pan-African fine dining establishment in Abuja, Red Dish Chronicles culinary school, and West Africa's First Food Truck Park, Truck Central. Chef Stone's business ventures have been widely recognized for their exceptional quality and attention to detail, solidifying his position as a leader in the industry. As an author, Chef Stone shares his knowledge and passion through a series of insightful cookbooks. These publications, including "The Bar Bible By Chef Stone," "Chef Stone Takes Africa," and "101 with Chef Stone," not only feature recipes but also provide readers with a glimpse into his culinary philosophy, techniques, and invaluable lessons learned throughout his career.

Omon Odike

HR Thought Leader

Omon Odike is the CEO and Managing Consultant at U-Connect Human Resources Ltd, Nigeria’s leading HR Consulting Firm, and Founder of Gr8jobsng, Africa’s first digital HR recruitment platform. With over 20 years of experience spanning legal practice , HR consulting and recently media, Omon has led U-Connect to deliver transformative solutions across diverse industries in Nigeria and Africa. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) , a Forbes Business Council Member, member of the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIOD), she is a Fellow of the Association of Outsourcing Practitioners (AOPN) amongst others.

Udo Okonjo

Leadership Thought Leader

Udo Okonjo is a distinguished Nigerian lawyer, trusted real estate expert, and the visionary Founder/CEO of Fine and Country West Africa, a premier luxury real estate firm. Renowned for her expertise in negotiating multi-million-dollar property transactions, Udo caters to high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations, offering unparalleled insight and service in the real estate sector. Before transitioning into real estate, Udo served in several notable legal capacities, including as Senior Special Adviser on Legal and Constitutional Matters to the Nigerian Senate President. She is also the convener of the Refined Investor Series, a platform for thought leadership in real estate investment. She has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Africa Real Estate Personality of the Year Award. Udo’s commitment to excellence and innovation continues to shape the real estate and leadership development landscape in Africa and beyond.

Uju Rochas-Anwuka

Public Health Advocate

Uju Rochas-Anwukah is a distinguished leader in public health and sustainable development. With a diverse educational background, including a first-class degree in Biochemistry and Mathematics from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, a certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard, an ongoing law degree from Baze University, and a Master's in Global Health from King's College London, she possesses a wealth of knowledge and skills that have driven impactful change in communities globally. Currently, Uju serves as the Special Assistant to the President in Public Health at the Office of the Vice President. She also holds the position of Focal Person on Nutrition at the OVP and acts as the Coordinator of the Nutrition Core Working Committee, bringing a specialized focus to nutritional initiatives within public health.