The African Pillars of Development Awards (APDA 2014)
EVENT
The African Pillars of Development Awards 2014
- Date:
- Venue
- Organizers:
- Media Partner:
- 14 March, 2014
- Abuja & Lagos, Nigeria
- ELIAD + Aspire West Africa
- Aspire West Africa
sUMMARY
Event Overview
The African Pillars of Development Awards 2014 was a landmark celebration of African excellence and transformative leadership. Jointly organized by the Entrepreneurs + Leadership Initiative for African Development (ELIAD) and its media partner Aspire West Africa, the event honoured the men and women whose visionary achievements have strengthened Africa’s social and economic foundations.
Held on Friday, March 14, 2014, in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria, the prestigious gathering brought together top business executives, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the continent. It served as a powerful platform for reflection, recognition, and renewed commitment to Africa’s development agenda.
Distinguished Honourees
The Awards were designed to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional Africans—the true “pillars” whose innovation, leadership, and integrity have advanced the continent’s progress despite daunting challenges.
The 2014 edition focused on strategic leadership, entrepreneurial innovation, and economic inclusion, emphasizing the role of quality governance and enterprise in driving sustainable growth across Africa.
Through this celebration, ELIAD and Aspire West Africa reaffirmed their shared vision: to foster partnerships for development, promote quality leadership, and inspire a new generation of change-makers shaping Africa’s destiny.
- Keynote presentations from eminent African development leaders.
- Award conferments celebrating excellence across multiple industries.
- Cultural showcases and high-level networking among Africa’s finest minds.
The event successfully blended prestige and purpose, celebrating the individuals and institutions whose achievements continue to shape Africa’s legacy of progress and resilience.
Key Highlights
Purpose and Significance
The African Pillars of Development Awards 2014
The Awards were designed to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional Africans—the true “pillars” whose innovation, leadership, and integrity have advanced the continent’s progress despite daunting challenges.
The 2014 edition focused on strategic leadership, entrepreneurial innovation, and economic inclusion, emphasizing the role of quality governance and enterprise in driving sustainable growth across Africa.
Through this celebration, ELIAD and Aspire West Africa reaffirmed their shared vision: to foster partnerships for development, promote quality leadership, and inspire a new generation of change-makers shaping Africa’s destiny.
ABOUT US
About ELIAD and Aspire West Africa
The Entrepreneurs + Leadership Initiative for African Development (ELIAD) is a continental platform dedicated to promoting visionary leadership, enterprise, and socio-economic advancement across Africa.
Its media partner, Aspire West Africa—founded in 2010 under Intra-Costal Communications Ltd—serves as a voice for excellence, innovation, and development through conferences, publications, and international awards. Together, ELIAD and Aspire West Africa continue to spotlight Africa’s most impactful leaders and institutions, building narratives of hope, growth, and transformation.
