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    Nordic Africa Business Forum Edition 2

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    The 2nd Edition of the Global Business Summit organized by  Ceci Educare Oy was successfully held on 22nd March 2025 in Helsinki, Finland, under the theme:“Bridging Nordic Business with Entrepreneurs from the Global Market." 

    The summit brought together diplomats, government representatives, entrepreneurs, investors, legal professionals, educators, philanthropists, and international business leaders from Africa, Europe, and the Nordic region. The event focused on strengthening international business cooperation, investment opportunities, entrepreneurship, innovation, education, women empowerment, diversity, and sustainable global partnerships.   

    The summit was hosted and sponsored by  Ceci Educare Oy under the leadership of Cecilia N. Quarshie, CEO and Founder of the organization. Activities included keynote speeches, workshops, networking sessions, exhibitions, cultural exchange, business delegation visits, and partnership discussions.  

    The event also featured free exhibition opportunities for immigrant entrepreneurs and international businesses to showcase their products and services. 

    List of Attendees, Speakers & Participating Firms

    Diplomats, Guests & Speakers

    • H.E. Mrs. Nabiha Hajjaji Ep Haj Ali — Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia to Finland and Estonia
    • Ms. Birgit Nevala — Director, Finnpartnership
    • Mrs. Kati Kivisaari — Honorary Consul of the Republic of Ghana
    • Prof. Edet Bassey Ekpenyong — Head of Mission, International Society of Diplomats, Nigeria
    • Hon. Richard Saleeu Oladimeji — Head of Foreign Direct Investment & Business Engagement, International Society of Diplomats, Nigeria
    • Ambassador Hanne Maarit Nuutinen — Country Director, International Society of Diplomats Finland
    • Ambassador Basamba Drammeh — President, The Gambia Association of Social Workers
    • Katja Presnal — Founder of Crush Movement and Author of Big Rich Money
    • Nora Haapala — Attorney at Law & Partner, Rödl & Partner Finland
    • Marit Linnebo Olderheim — Founder of LEAP Learning and My Farm
    • Seth Ndayishmye — Co-Founder of Hills Connect Oy
    • Kamila Sultanova — DEI Speaker, Trainer & Host
    • Jukka Pekka-Lehtinen — Project Director, Hills Connect Oy
    • Dr. Ernest Boateng Kena-Amoah — CEO, Kenest Group of Companies
    • Amal Abass — Director, Tubman Germany
    • Maria Rohnonen — Angel Investor & Entrepreneur
    • Chris Eruba — Host & Workshop Moderator
    • Cecilia N. Quarshie — CEO & Founder, Ceci Educare Oy  

    Firms, Organizations & Institutions Represented

    • Ceci Educare Oy
    • Finnpartnership
    • Rödl & Partner Finland
    • Hills Connect Oy
    • International Society of Diplomats
    • LEAP Learning
    • My Farm
    • Crush Movement
    • Kenest Group of Companies
    • The Shortcut Finland
    • Tubman Germany
    • Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia to Finland and Estonia
    • Honorary Consulate of Ghana in Helsinki
    • The Gambia Association of Social Workers 
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