The Chief Executive of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah, has been celebrated as the “Capacity Building Shero of the Year” at the annual Women’s Choice Award Africa.
The Friday event, themed “Empowerment, Impact, and Economic Strength: Transforming Narratives Across Africa,” seeks to highlight remarkable women whose stories exemplify the essence of seizing the moment and transforming local communities into entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing industries, embodying the spirit of resilience and courage.
Madam Zakariah was recognized for her visionary efforts to boost MASLOC’s position in financial inclusivity and economic development. She is credited with pushing the organization into new terrains, focused on supporting Ghanaian women, youth, and rural entrepreneurs.
Her initiatives in capacity building, mentorship, financial literacy programs, and business development support have created and sustained new pathways for countless Ghanaian small businesses to thrive.
Through MASLOC, she has sought to extend not only loans but also legacies.
This includes a legacy of empowered citizens armed with skills to better themselves and a deep commitment to advancing sustainable development, not only through financing but also by fostering the skills and knowledge essential for growth.
Some management members who were present at the event and accepted the award on her behalf reiterated her relentless commitment to advancing MASLOC’s mission of economic empowerment and her tireless dedication to supporting women, youth, and rural entrepreneurs with the resources to become financially independent through support for their small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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