In a proud moment for Nigeria, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh has been honoured as a distinguished Amujae Leader — a recognition that celebrates her commitment to public leadership and the upliftment of African women.
The prestigious honour was conferred last week in Marrakech, Morocco, at the close of the Ibrahim Governance Weekend hosted by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. The event was capped with a colourful ceremony led by Africa’s first elected female President and Nobel Laureate, Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who personally welcomed 13 new Amujae Leaders into the sisterhood, including Dr. Oreh.
Clad in rich Liberian attire and wrapped in a moment of African pride, Dr. Oreh received her symbolic decoration with humility and joy. The Amujae Initiative, launched by the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center, seeks to prepare African women to become future heads of state and government.
But beyond the ceremony, Dr. Oreh’s presence was felt even more on the discussion panel titled “Alumnae Reflections: Elevation and Impact,” where she shared how her journey in leadership began, the impact the Amujae Initiative has had on her vision, and how she hopes to keep empowering others.
Reflecting on the experience, Dr. Oreh highlighted the strength of the Amujae sisterhood — a network of African women committed to governance, leadership, and service. “Being an Amujae Leader is not just a title. It’s a call to lead with purpose and to lift others as you rise,” she said.
The event’s resounding theme was captured in the words of Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: “The future belongs to us, because we have taken charge of it.” That statement, bold and clear, echoed throughout the halls and hearts of all present — a powerful reminder that African women are not waiting for tomorrow; they are shaping it today.
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