7/3/2025
Five years ago, I was honored and privileged to be at official launch of the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Centre for Women and Development (“the EJS Centre”) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development. As an inaugural member of its flagship program, the Amujae Leaders, I was among a group of 14 women from 11 countries across Africa who formed the first cohort of Amujae Leaders. Five years on, there are now 3 cohorts and 42 women being coached, mentored, inspired and supported to rise. Africa’s potential will only be fully realised when the potential of Africa’s women (who represent 51% of Africa’s population) is realised.
Yesterday and today (6-7 March) the 2 day Amujae Political Leadership Exchange provided an opportunity for experience sharing, collective problem solving and strengthening the bonds between us as members of this unique network. It was a joy to listen to the personal experience and stories of Amujae’s founder and Africa’s first elected female President Her Excellency Mdme Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Her fireside chat with former President of Ethiopia Her Excellency Mdme Sahle-Work Zewde and the outgoing African Union Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security Mdme Benita Diop was nothing short of phenomenal.
It was also an opportunity to spend time with EJS Board Chair Her Excellency Monica Geingos, The 3rd First Lady of Namibia and other board members all of whom also serve as amazing mentors to the Amujae Leaders.
