Former President John Dramani Mahama was honoured with the African Advancement Award for Exemplary Leadership at the 2024 African Heritage Awards Ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria. The event, organized by the Heritage Times of Nigeria, celebrates influential African innovators, entrepreneurs, and organizations working to propel the continent forward.Chaired by former Botswana President Dr.

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Seretse Khama Ian Khama, the 2024 ceremony marked the second edition of the awards, with the first held in Kigali, Rwanda in 2024. In his recognition as an Exemplary African Leader, Mr. Mahama, currently leading the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana's 2024 elections, was praised for implementing strategic economic initiatives and massive infrastructure projects across critical sectors.

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His efforts aimed to address economic challenges and improve livelihoods, including initiatives to alleviate power shortages and boost job creation through agricultural expansion.During his tenure, Mahama's administration prioritized strategic economic initiatives and implemented large-scale infrastructure projects in transportation, healthcare, education, power, and housing, enhancing the quality of life for Ghanaians.

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Other award recipients at the ceremony included the African Rising Movement, recognised for Social Justice and Advocacy, and Dr Jayne Obioma Onwumere, CEO of the Property World Africa Network, recognised for her work in Women’s Emancipation and Empowerment.

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