The Management and Organizing Committee of the Papyrus Global and the Papyrus Global Mayors Conference and Award extend their heartfelt appreciation and profound gratitude to all distinguished keynote speakers, panelists, mayors, government officials, development experts, partners, delegates, and friends of Papyrus Global who contributed immensely to the success of the recently concluded Papyrus Global Mayors Conference and Award (PAGMACA), which took place at the Palms Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria.
The conference served as a remarkable platform for strategic dialogue, inclusive leadership conversations, grassroots development engagement, climate adaptation discussions, legislative accountability, urban planning, youth participation, and sustainable community transformation. The conference focused on key challenges facing local government administration in Africa, such as freedom of operation, accountability, and responsibility.
WE SPECIALLY APPRECIATE:
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
- Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), for his keynote presentation on “Effective Leadership and Transformative Grassroots Development.”
- Dame Pauline Tallen, OFR, KSG, former Deputy Governor, Plateau State and former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who served as Chairlady of the occasion and keynote speaker on “Inclusive Leadership for Youth, Women, and Vulnerable Groups.”
- Honourable Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary, FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, for her goodwill address and contribution to discussions on women inclusion, community development, and participatory leadership.
- Right Honourable Professor Aare Majeed Alabi, PhD, for his keynote presentation on “Legislative Oversight and Transparency in Local Governance.”
- Professor I. I. Y. Malu, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Abuja, for his keynote presentation on “Flood Management.”
PANELISTS
- Awal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), for his insightful contribution on “Civil Society Oversight.”
- Dr. Romy Mom, President, Lawyers Alert, for her contribution on “Community Policing and Sustainable Partnership.”
- Thecla E. Orakwe, Vice President, African Union Youth Club (AUYC), Nigerian Chapter, for her contribution on “Youth Participation in Politics.”
- Dr. Aminu Zakari, Executive Director, Centre for Climate and Environmental Studies (CCES), for his contribution on “Climate Adaptation Planning.”
- Aumbur Kwaghter Sule, Head of Development Banking Unit, Access Bank PLC, for her support and contribution on “Public-Private Partnership for Local Projects.” Though unavoidably absent, we deeply appreciate her willingness to share her presentation materials.
- Dr. Michael Terunga David, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), for his contribution on “Climate Smart Agriculture.”
- TPL Queen Imalue Phillips, Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Town Planning (NITP), FCT Chapter, and Immediate Past National Vice President, for her contribution on “Urban Planning and Population Growth.”
SPECIAL APPRECIATION TO MAYORS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS, AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Papyrus Global also extends sincere appreciation to the distinguished mayors, governors, chairpersons, council leaders, and public officials from across Africa and Nigeria who honoured the conference and award ceremony with their presence and valuable contributions.
We appreciate:
- Mayor Leonard Hango, Mayor of Oshakati Town Council, Republic of Namibia.
- Honourable Councillor Annelize Knaus, Mayor of Keetmanshoop, Republic of Namibia.
- Mayor Taarah Shalyefu, Mayor of Ongwediva Town Council, Republic of Namibia.
- Mayor Albert M. Zinghanga, Mayor of Kwekwe City Council, Republic of Zimbabwe.
- Honourable Chairman Yankuba Darboe, Mayor of Brikama Area Council, Republic of The Gambia.
- Honourable Governor Bwanika Mathias Lwanga, District Chairperson and Governor of Wakiso District Local Government, Republic of Uganda.
- Professor Sunday Paul Bako, Vice Chancellor, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria.
- Hadji Abdulrasheed Femi Yusuf, Executive Chairman, Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Hon. Vitalis Terhile Neji, Chairman of Kwande Local Government, Benue State, Nigeria.
- C.P. Fatai Owoseni (Rtd.), Senior Adviser on Security and Executive Secretary, Oyo State Security Trust Fund, keynote speaker on “Peace, Security, and Community Stability.”
We also specially appreciate the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission and his distinguished six-member entourage for their participation, support, and commitment to grassroots governance and institutional development.
MEDIA PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
Papyrus Global sincerely appreciates our media partners and sponsors whose support, visibility, and commitment contributed significantly to the success of the conference and award ceremony.
We specially appreciate:
- Leadership Newspaper Nigeria
- GhanaWeb
- Talentz Media Ghana
- BEN TV UK
We also appreciate our sponsors and institutional supporters, especially Lawyers Alert and Dr. Rommy Mom, for their partnership, support, and commitment toward promoting inclusive governance, community development, and sustainable leadership conversations.
Finally, Papyrus Global expresses deep gratitude to the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission delegation led by the Permanent Secretary, as well as all friends and partners of Papyrus Global, delegates, stakeholders, development advocates, youth leaders, women leaders, traditional institutions, media partners, and participants who travelled from different states across the Federation and from other countries to make the conference a memorable and successful event.
Your presence, contributions, and commitment to transformative leadership and sustainable development have strengthened the vision of Papyrus Global toward building stronger institutions, empowered communities, and inclusive governance across Africa and beyond.
We remain grateful for your support and look forward to continued collaboration in advancing grassroots transformation, good governance, sustainable development, and inclusive leadership.
Thank you.
Signed:
The Papyrus Global
Conference and Award Organizing Committee
