Barrister Hafsat Sahabi Dange has been recognised with the Excellence in Business Innovation & Gender Advocacy Award at the 2025 African Entrepreneurship & Business Summit (AEBS), celebrating her outstanding contributions to enterprise development and the advancement of gender inclusion across Africa.
A respected legal professional, business strategist, and advocate, she has consistently championed innovative approaches to entrepreneurship while promoting policies and initiatives that empower women within the business ecosystem. Her work uniquely bridges law, business innovation, and social advocacy, positioning gender equity as a critical driver of economic growth and sustainable development.
Through her leadership, Barrister Hafsat Sahabi Dange has created pathways for women-led businesses to thrive, demonstrating that inclusive entrepreneurship is essential for competitive and resilient markets. She has worked tirelessly to ensure that women entrepreneurs have access to resources, mentorship, and opportunities that enable them to scale and make lasting impact.
At AEBS 2025, her recognition highlighted the importance of integrating social responsibility with business excellence. Summit organisers described her work as emblematic of leadership that balances profitability with inclusivity, proving that sustainable growth is best achieved when enterprise and advocacy work hand in hand.
Barr. Hafsat Sahabi Dange’s award reflects her role as a transformative leader who inspires a new generation of entrepreneurs to pursue innovation, embrace inclusivity, and champion gender equity across Africa’s economic landscape. Her impact continues to shape an entrepreneurial ecosystem where women are central to driving Africa’s development agenda.
