Nigeria’s Dr. Rabiu Olowo emerges winner, Forty under 40 Africa Awards, one of only few winners represented from the country
Commissioner for Finance in Lagos, Dr. Rabiu Olowo has emerged winner in the just held Forty under 40 Africa Awards, one of only few winners from Nigeria.
The 37-year-old Olowo was awarded for his stellar track
record in the governance category.
The Lagos State Ministry of Finance under his strategic
leadership assisted the Lagos State Government to achieve an unprecedented
height of triple A (AAA nga) ratings by International Rating Agency – FITCH.
This is a reflection of the state improved accountability and transparency in
the management of public funds for the purpose of delivering Infrastructure
projects., including the management of debts.
In the past four
years, Olowo has continued to champion
the revenue acceleration process that has seen Lagos revenue increased by
double digits, evidenced by a CAGR 12%.
Olowo has in entirety contributed immensely to public policy
development and implementation impacting several sectors like education,
agriculture, transportation, health and all other areas of governance.
The prestigious award, organised by Black White Hover Law
Practices, celebrates the continent’s most influential and accomplished young
business leaders under the age of 40 who are committed to business growth,
professional excellence, and community service.
Held on March 25, 2023 in Johannesburg – South Africa, the
event hosted around 126 nominees and delegates from 23 countries including
Eritrea, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Cameroon,
South Sudan, Morocco, Benin, Mauritius, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Rwanda,
Algeria, Botswana, Tunisia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Gambia, and South Africa.
The event is aimed at identifying an impressive
cross-functional and successful people from a wide range of industries who have
risen through the ranks of their organisations, industries, and careers at a
relatively young age with verifiable records of meaningful impact to
government, business and society.
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