In a remarkable show of pan-African partnership, Dr. Chimaobi D. Anyaso, Chairman and CEO of CAADES Group, and his wife, Adanna Anyaso, recently welcomed Hon. Kadiva Diana Hamutumwa, Governor of the Ohangwena Region in Namibia, to the company’s Lagos headquarters.
The high-level visit underscored the deepening collaboration between African nations as both parties explored strategic opportunities in cross-border trade and investment, clean mobility and transportation innovation, hospitality and tourism development, and youth leadership exchange programs.
Governor Hamutumwa renowned for her dedication to youth and women’s empowerment was warmly received by the CAADES team. During her visit, she toured the company’s state-of-the-art E-Drive Station, a hub for clean mobility innovation, as well as one of its boutique hotel properties in Lekki, both showcasing CAADES Group’s commitment to sustainable growth and diversification.
Dr. Anyaso praised Governor Hamutumwa’s visionary leadership and her contributions to public service, describing her as “a shining example of Africa’s forward-thinking leadership.”
> “Her Excellency’s leadership journey and dedication to youth empowerment and continental development reflect the very best of Africa’s future,” Dr. Anyaso said. “This engagement reinforces our belief that Africa’s progress will be driven by partnerships, shared knowledge, and strong collaboration between the public and private sectors.”
Discussions during the meeting centered on strengthening economic and social ties between Nigeria and Namibia. Both delegations expressed optimism about building initiatives that empower young Africans to lead innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
> “We look forward to advancing these discussions and co-developing solutions that will drive mutual growth in Nigeria and Namibia,” Dr. Anyaso added. “A more connected Africa is a more prosperous Africa.”
Governor Hamutumwa, one of Namibia’s rising stars in governance, leads Ohangwena Region a strategic hub for cross-border trade along the Angolan border. She is widely recognized for championing youth development, education, and inclusive governance, reflecting a new wave of transformational leadership across Africa.
The meeting concluded with a joint commitment to deepen Nigeria Namibia relations through shared projects and continued dialogue, reaffirming both parties’ dedication to promoting Africa’s unity, innovation, and purposeful leadership.
