Woodhall Capital and Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce to Honour Mo Abudu

Woodhall Capital has announced its partnership with the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) for their upcoming Breakfast Meeting with the topic, “How the Changing Banking Sector Landscape Can Support Nigeria’s Socioeconomic Reforms.”

A release issued by the acting Director General of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, Wofai Samuel, says the event will hold at the Lagos Continental Hotel on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

The Guest Speaker of the Breakfast Meeting is Mr. Kenneth Opara, the immediate past President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), while the discussants are Mrs. Margaret Olele, CEO of the American Business Council (ABC); Dr. (Mrs) Omolara Akanji, former Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Chairman, ICC Banking Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria.

Also on the panel to review the guest speaker’s presentation is Otunba Francis Meshioye, President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), while Mr. Olufemi Awoyemi, Founder/Chairman of Proshare, one of Nigeria’s leading financial hubs, will be the moderator.

This event will equip Nigerian and American businesses with insights and strategies for navigating the current economic landscape. The chief host is Alhaji Sheriff Balogun, National President of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, Nigeria’s foremost bi-lateral chamber established in 1960.

During the event, Woodhall Capital will honour Mo Abudu with the Visionary Leadership Award as she celebrates her 60th birthday. Mo Abudu has significantly influenced the growth of the entertainment and media sectors in Nigeria, promoting cultural exchange between Nigeria and the United States.

Founder of Woodhall Capital, Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, spoke on the collaboration with NACC to enhance business relations between both countries while recognising the achievements of Mo Abudu.

“Her work,” according to Hunponu-Wusu, “has elevated the creative landscape in Nigeria and contributed to the country’s global presence. This partnership aims to facilitate discussions that will benefit businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.”

Woodhall Capital is a leading financial advisory firm that has raised over $5b from various funding sources across the globe. The funds have been raised to support local financial institutions, multinationals and conglomerates operating in various economic sectors in Nigeria and across Africa.