The 1st Edition of the 2024 Nordic-Africa Business Forum and Prestigious Global Awards, organized by Ceci Educare Oy, was successfully held on 30th August 2024 in Helsinki. The forum brought together entrepreneurs, professionals, business leaders, exhibitors, and international participants to promote business growth, education, networking, and cross-cultural collaboration between Africa and the Nordic countries.
The summit focused on empowering professionals through knowledge sharing, innovation, and international partnerships in a post-pandemic business environment. In her opening speech, Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie highlighted the importance of education, leadership, resilience, and global networking as tools for economic and professional development.
A major highlight of the forum was the keynote address delivered by Honorable Yankuba Darboe , Chairman and Mayor of Brikama Council, whose participation added diplomatic and international significance to the event. The forum also featured exhibitors, cultural networking opportunities, entrepreneurship discussions, author showcases, and presentations from organizations and businesses operating in Finland and beyond.
The event served as the foundation for what later grew into subsequent editions of the Nordic-Africa Business Forum and Prestigious Global Awards platform, strengthening international cooperation, investment dialogue, and multicultural engagement in Finland.
