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THE AFIS AWARDS 2022 REWARDED THE FIGURES OF AFRICAN FINANCIAL SECTOR\u2019S GROWTH<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first time, companies and leaders who have strongly contributed to the growth of the African financial sector were rewarded at the AFIS AWARDS 2022, organized in partnership with Mazars. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lom\u00e9, Togo, November 28, 2022<\/strong> \u2013 For its first physical edition, the AFRICA FINANCIAL INDUSTRY SUMMIT rewarded the figures of the continent\u2019s financial vitality and resilience. Nominees included companies, executives, and central bank governors representing the entire continent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award ceremony took place during the gala dinner of the AFRICA FINANCIAL INDUSTRY SUMMIT, held on Monday, November 28 in Lom\u00e9. Nominees competed in five categories: African Champion, Disrupter of the year, Woman Leader, and Central Bank Governor. For each category, juries composed of renowned professionals and experts had the task of picking a winner. Also, the editorial team of the AFRICA FINANCIAL INDUSTRY SUMMIT inducted a personality from the financial sector into the \u201cHall of Excellence\u201d.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winners of the 2022 edition of the AFIS AWARDS are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AFRICAN CHAMPION<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GROUPE SUNU <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DISRUPTER OF THE YEAR<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JUMO <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WOMAN LEADER<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

KANAYO AWANI  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JOHN RWANGOMBWA <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HALL OF EXCELLENCE<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADE AYEYEMI <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of AFIS’ ambitions is to contribute to the development of a world-class financial sector. The five winners of the AFIS AWARDS 2022 are a perfect example of the professionalism and expertise that the continent needs” <\/em>– Ramatoulaye Goudiaby, AFIS Director at Jeune Afrique Media Group<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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CHARLES DE BOISRIOU AND THE GOVERNOR OF CENTRAL BANK OF RWANDA, JOHN RWANGOMBWA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We have become the proud sponsor of this year\u2019s awards ceremony, where we shone a light on the top achievements and most outstanding personalities of the continent. African role models \u2013 individuals and companies – are trailblazers and we must recognize and celebrate their successes to inspire the next generation of African leaders.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Charles de Boisriou, Partner and Member of the Africa Board at Mazars<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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