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    The 3rd Edition of the Nordic–Africa Business Forum & Prestigious Global Awards, organized by  Ceci Educare Oy, was successfully held on 21st September 2025 at Kannusali in partnership with the  City of Espoo. The prestigious international gathering brought together diplomats, traditional leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, innovators, cultural ambassadors, and diaspora communities from Africa, Finland, and across the Nordic region.

    The event continued Ceci Educare Oy’s vision of promoting global partnerships, entrepreneurship, diplomacy, cultural exchange, and sustainable cooperation between Africa and the Nordic countries. Hosted under the theme of strengthening international collaboration and “Changing the Narratives,” the forum served as a platform for networking, investment discussions, innovation, leadership, and business development.

    The summit featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, exhibitions, cultural showcases, business networking sessions, B2B engagement opportunities, and the prestigious global awards ceremony honoring outstanding individuals and organizations making impactful contributions in society, business, diplomacy, education, leadership, and community development.  Nordic–Africa Business Forum 2025

    One of the major highlights of the event was the participation of distinguished African leaders, diplomats, and royalty, including:

    • H.E Olusegun Obasanjo — Former President of Nigeria
    • H.E Ousainou Darboe — Former Vice President of The Gambia
    • Honourable Alhagie S. Darboe — Member of Parliament, The Gambia
    • Mrs. Kati Kivisaari — Honorary Consul of Ghana in Finland
    • Alayeluwa, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, Oluyalo Otileta VII, Olówu of Òwu
    • HRM Queen Adabota Lydia Jaja of Owu Kingdom
    • Rodl Finland represented by Nora Haapala & Timo Huhtula 
    • Katja Presnal , founder of Crush Movement 

    The event also focused on empowering SMEs, startups, immigrant entrepreneurs, women-led businesses, and youth innovators by creating opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and international partnerships. Participants engaged in discussions surrounding:

    • Foreign direct investment
    • Africa–Nordic trade opportunities
    • Technology and innovation
    • Tourism and hospitality
    • Education and research
    • Clean energy and sustainability
    • Finance and entrepreneurship
    • Diversity, inclusion, and leadership

    The Prestigious Global Awards ceremony recognized changemakers and influential personalities whose work continues to inspire positive transformation globally. Awards were presented to individuals and organizations demonstrating excellence, leadership, humanitarian impact, business growth, and cross-cultural collaboration.

    The 3rd edition further strengthened the reputation of the Nordic–Africa Business Forum and Prestigious Global Awards as an emerging international platform in Finland that bridges Africa and the Nordic countries through diplomacy, enterprise, culture, education, and global networking. The successful partnership with the City of Espoo also highlighted the growing importance of multicultural and international business cooperation within Finland.

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