Dr Sefakor G. M. A. Komabu-Pomeyie, an International Disability Rights Advocate and Policy Analyst, will speak at Africa's Peace, Investment and Tourism Summit in Ghana in April. The three-day event, which will take place from April 15 to 17 in Accra, is an annual event organised to unite diverse stakeholders with a focus on promoting peace, investment and tourism in Africa. The Summit aims at cultivating a positive and inclusive environment whilst inspiring and empowering individuals and communities to contribute to a peaceful future. It is being organised in partnership with the National Peace Council, the Office of the Ga Mantse Star Galaxi Media UK, Enlightening and Empowering People with Disabilities in Africa (EEPD Africa), Luxurious Living USA, SunRays Group - Nigeria, DiffuserNigeria - Nigeria, Maurya Infotech Services - India, K-Pentag LLC - Finland and other international organisations. Dr Komabu-Pomeyie is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EEPD Africa. As a victim and survivor of a sy stem that was built to bring her and anyone with a disability down, Dr Komabu-Pomeyie has had first-hand experience of being left behind in many nation-building projects. She uses her platform to promote inclusion whilst highlighting the troubles people with disabilities go through to rise to the top. The EEPD Africa in connection with OPDs in the diaspora through collaboration with the organisers of this year's Summit, will be projecting the works of people with disabilities in Africa. This year, 'we will unite in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by Persons With Disabilities'. The Summit will serve as a vital platform to identify investment opportunities that can drive economic growth, job creation, and overall community development. Beyond the economic considerations, there would be leadership and breakout sessions where seasoned speakers would inspire participants to become catalysts for positive change in their communities. A press release from the organisers said community and po litical leaders would be given the opportunity to showcase their unique potentials and engage investors to explore possibilities for industrialisation and economic growth to create employment opportunities. Key personalities like Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia would grace the occasion as the Special Guest of Honour and also in attendance would be the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. The Chief of Staff, US Ambassador to Ghana, British High Commissioner to Ghana, Officials from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ministers of Defense, Trade and Industry, Aviation, Business Development and other sector Ministers would also be in attendance. The release said on the first day, there would be discussions and initiatives on the importance of peace in national development where participants would include community and political leaders, security agencies, members of the Diplomatic Corps, the clergy, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The second day would have an investment round table discussion and the focus would be to bring together investors, entrepreneurs and, industry experts for insightful discussions and collaborations. There would also be an evening gala dinner, which would be an exclusive celebration in the esteemed company of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. On the third day, there would be a diplomatic tour where Africa's potential for investment would be highlighted, and cultural richness and investment prospects highlighted together with the diverse heritage. Key areas of discussion would be peace and security, real estate, wealth and asset management, wellbeing, wellness and healthcare, aviation, oil and gas, tourism, mining and solar energy. Some participating countries are United States of America, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leon Liberia and Togo. There would also be participants from Cote D'Voire, Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Source: Ghana News Agency
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