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*Farhana Pandor is a skilled Financial Controller and accountant with over a decade of experience, helping businesses find clarity, confidence, and growth in their finances. A proud Muslim woman, mother, and advocate of holistic living, she inspires others through her blend of resilience, positivity, and purpose-driven approach to both work and life.
Dr. Sylvia Forchap-Likambi is a visionary, multi-award-winning leading empowerment and transformation authority, transformational Speaker/ Coach, and seven-times international best-selling author; specialized in the delivery of very high quality/cutting-edge empowerment and revolutionary leadership and transformation programs. She is Founder/Global Chair of The Global Visionary Women Network, Founder and CEO of “Behaviour Changed” Award Winning Community Interest Company, Voice of Nations; and Global CEO/Consultant of Dr Sylvia Likambi International/ Dr Sylvia Likambi International Health & Wellbeing Clinic.
Over the years, she has coached, empowered, inspired, and positively impacted/ transformed over 1.5 million lives globally, thousands of female entrepreneurs, and relentlessly empowered many to come out of addictions, depression, get into training, volunteering, employment/self-employment, leadership roles; and also offered them several of such opportunities through her organizations.
Dr Sylvia has participated immensely in leukaemia research and is author/co-author in a number of international peer reviewed journals. She is also an ILM certified executive and business/Life Coach. She was nominated in the African Business Chamber’s UK TOP 100 African Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs 2022 List, and listed on the Top 25 Black Entrepreneurs To Watch in 2021 by The UK Black Business Show. She was also the winner of Honorary Award for Exemplary Professional Leadership Recognition at the Enterprise Minds Awards 2018, The Positive Role Model for Gender Award at The UK National Diversity Awards 2016, and multiple nominee and finalist for other prestigious national/ international awards.
She brings a very unique and dynamic blend of inspiration, purpose, empowerment, and transformation in her mentoring, coaching, and engagements; that has the potential of transforming the most dormant/negative mindset into a highly productive/positive and dynamic mindset, capable of setting and achieving any life goal.
Lara Oyedele – Housing Champion, Social Justice Advocate and Community Leader
Lara Oyedele is a Londoner turned proud Bradford resident who has dedicated her life to tackling inequality, homelessness and the lack of diversity in leadership. She made history as the first Black female President of the Chartered Institute of Housing, using her platform to challenge the lack of diversity in the leadership housing associations and local authorities.
She is Chair of Trustees at Hope Housing, a Bradford based homelessness charity. Lara is also a private landlord, providing affordable homes in the city as part of her long standing commitment to housing justice and community wellbeing.
As founder and CEO of Black on Board, she trains and mentors people from underrepresented backgrounds to take up leadership roles on boards across the UK. Her work is helping to shift the balance of power and ensure decisions are made by people who reflect the communities they serve.
A former journalist and lifelong campaigner, Lara brings clarity, courage and lived experience to every stage she stands on. Her voluntary work spans mentoring, grassroots action and national policy influence. She never misses an opportunity to speak truth to power.
When not working or volunteering, Lara enjoys a strong cup of tea, great shoes and watching Eastenders.
Follow Lara Oyedele on LinkedIn for updates on leadership, housing and social change.
Seun Odusanya – Gender Equality & Social Impact Advocate | Young Leader
Seun Odusanya is a passionate advocate for gender equality and social impact, driving meaningful change at both local and global levels. She holds a First-Class degree in Management, Politics, and International Relations from Lancaster University (2017–2021), including a year in industry, where she developed an interdisciplinary understanding of political systems and their impact in today’s interconnected world. In recognition of her leadership potential, she was named one of the UK’s most outstanding African and African Caribbean future leaders.
Seun currently works in local government within Communications and Engagement as part of the Participation and Insight function. In this role, she supports the Mayor of Greater Manchester to deliver community engagement and participation, while translating data, intelligence, and insights to inform communications and policy work.
Seun advances change through a combination of international advocacy and local community initiatives. She is a Community Member of UN Women UK and represents Nigeria in the Pan-African Youth Parliament, collaborating with a network of advocates to drive change through action. Most recently, she was selected as a member of the Common Futures Conversations (CFC) community at Chatham House, working with other young people from around the world to discuss policy ideas and engage with policymakers.
Seun’s long-term ambition is to advance gender equality for women and girls across Africa, particularly in Nigeria. In 2025, she demonstrated this commitment by running the Manchester Half Marathon, raising over £2,500 for Women At Risk International Foundation (WARIF). These funds directly supported the Men As Allies (MAA) programme, partnering with around 50 men and boys in local communities to champion gender equality and reduce Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
Shaped by her academic, professional, and volunteering experiences, Seun exemplifies leadership through action, with a strong commitment to helping organisations achieve lasting social impact.
Pretty faces and charming smiles often captivate people, but they forget there is more to them than meets the eyes.
Dr Esther Samson Ukaria (hc) is a Nigerian German, born and raised in Kano, Nigeria, a city renowned for its monuments, crafts, and cultural diversity.
I love New York cheesecake, good cuisine, and just exploring new cities and organizing creative events.
My reputation for professionalism, humour, brilliant mind, and commitment to helping others often stand out among those who know me.
My stubborn part can sometimes get the best of me, but I am a quick learner and quick to apologize for my mistakes.
I hold 1st Class Hons. International Relations & Strategic Studies from Igbinedion University (2019), and IHK-Commercial Administration from Robert-Schuman Berufs Kollege, Essen Germany (2015), Personal Development Certified Coach from the Empowerment Academy (2021) in the U.S.A. Business Management Certification from European Business University Luxembourg (2022)
Having started my career as a trainee at the Stanbic IBTC bank in Nigeria, I moved to Nordrhein-Westfalen in Germany. I have acquired skills from different international companies over the years. Through it, I have developed conceptual skills, empowered my clients and my community during difficult times, and developed feasible solutions for various problems.
Moreover, I have always been passionate about philanthropy and writing heart- warming stories about life struggles. I would have chosen this career if I had won a lottery in secondary school. Nonetheless, in 2015 this dream became a reality. The House of Mercy Network Foundation was born. Our feeding program has impacted over 8,000 lives in Kogi, Nigeria and over 100 in Tamil Nadu, India.
Also, we have implemented renovation and training projects there. In 2022, we will launch a new project to provide a mother and child sunshine package to pregnant mothers.
This project aims to reduce the high poverty rate among expectant mothers in that area.
Through my role as an ambassador at the European Business University in Luxembourg, students can study accredited impacted courses on a scholarship.
In recognition of these achievements, I was awarded an honorary degree in humanity from the Faith Fuller Seminary affiliated with the Evangel Christian University of America U.S.A on December 5th, 2021. In addition to writing seven books, I’ve graced many stages and shared my word of wisdom with others.
Tomiwa Dada is a multifaceted entrepreneur and leader. She is the founder of Babes of the Most High and the convener of the Made Women Conference, both initiatives aimed at empowering women in various aspects of life, including business, leadership, and personal development. Her annual Made Women Conference brings women together to discuss business, leadership, and personal development, with a focus on mentorship and skill-building across various industries.
In addition to her work in women’s empowerment, Tomiwa is the CEO of The Ayaba Collections, a fashion business for which she has been recognized, including being nominated for ‘Fashionpreneur’ of the year at the FOYA Africa Founder Awards and The Entrepreneur Africa Award for Fashion Business. She is known for her passion for inspiring women to step into leadership roles and break barriers in their respective fields. She recently received an award of excellence for her exceptional leadership role at the Babes of the Most High Made Women Conference, 2024.
She is also the co-founder of the Temitope Tomiwa Dada Foundation (Tetod Foundation) along side her husband Tope Dada, which focuses on community development and charity work, further solidifying her commitment to creating positive societal change.
The vision propelling Tomiwa Dada stems from her deep desire to uplift and transform women’s lives by integrating faith with practical skills. Central to her work is the belief that women can thrive spiritually, emotionally, and professionally if they are empowered with the right tools, networks, and guidance. Through platforms like Babes of the Most High, Tomiwa encourages women to embrace their spirituality while building resilience and leadership in their careers and personal lives.
Tomiwa Dada is currently pursuing a certification in project management and she is happily married to her dear husband Tope Dada and blessed with three great generations.
Mercia Jensen lives in Birmingham, West Midlands. She is a graduate of The City University, Birmingham where she studies Paediatrics. She also studied sociology at The Open University and Psychology at The University of East London. She is very passionate about making a positive difference in many communities.
Mercia is a Cancer Ambassador. She is also The Birmingham Representative for our UK Based AFRICA4U ASSOCIATION
Karen Okra Community Activist, Cultural Leader, Equality Advocate.
Karen Okra is a community activist and cultural leader with extensive experience in arts, heritage, and community engagement. She played a key role in Hull’s successful bid for UK City of Culture 2017 as a candidate on the Derry~Londonderry Panel, and later served as a Director of both the Hull 2017 City of Culture Board and the Freedom Festival Arts Trust.
Her work focuses on promoting racial and gender equality, with a strong commitment to advancing awareness of Black History and Black achievement. Karen actively addresses challenges faced by Black and minority ethnic communities through education, advocacy, and inclusive programming.
She has a particular interest in the history of Trans Atlantic slave trade and Diaspora Studies and collaborates with the Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation (WISE), the University of Hull, and Hull Museums to support learning and community engagement initiatives.
Karen is an Honorary Fellow of the Wilberforce Institute and a member of the Wilberforce House Advisory Group. Her work is grounded in connecting people, places, and shared histories to create a more inclusive and accessible future
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ 