Dr. Joyce Banda Visits the Warri Kingdom, Commends Pan-African Leadership and Community Transformation
Her Excellency, Dr. Joyce Banda, former President of of Malawi, recently paid a visit to the Warri Kingdom, where she witnessed firsthand the leadership and community-driven efforts shaping lives across the the region.
During her visit, Dr. Banda described her experience with deep admiration, stating that she had encountered "a real king" whose leadership reflect true pan-african values and a commitment to Africa's collective progress.
Her Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III, warmly received Dr. Banda into the transformative work taking place through the Royal Iwere Foundation and Elevate Africa. These initiatives are rooted in human capital development, community empowerment and sustainable progress for Africa.
Dr. Banda expressed strong alignment with the bold vision of Africa being championed by Their Majesties, Olu of Warri and Olori Atuwatse III. She emphasized the importance of collaboration, courageous leadership and sustained investment in people as essential pillars meaningful and lasting transformation across the continent.
The visit underscored the growing role of tradition institution and Pan-African partnership in driving inclusive development and empowerment communities to shape Africa's future from within.