Mallam Abdulhafiz Barau Umar, popularly known as Dan Isan Gusau and Founder of AUG Foundation, has been invited as a speaker at the Global Visionary Leadership Summit (GVLS) 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit, organised by the Lilian Ike Foundation, will take place from October 18 to 22, 2026, at the Holiday Inn, Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi. This event aims to bring together African leaders and professionals for strategic conversations on business structure, leadership, growth, and legacy building.
The 2026 gathering is designed to provide a platform for founders, CEOs, team leaders, and emerging visionaries to engage in meaningful conversations and build connections. Other speakers announced for the summit include Andrew Musingo, PCC, Founder of Batian Consulting; Chief Gaius Chibueze; Pst. Mueni Wambua; and Dr. Gilda Odera. Dr. Odera confirmed her participation, describing the summit as an opportunity to share experiences and engage with other leaders on issues including leadership, governance, entrepreneurship, women and youth empowerment, and Africa’s future.
Mallam Abdulhafiz Barau Umar is a community-focused leader whose work is associated with humanitarian support, community engagement, and social impact. His participation at GVLS 2026 will provide an opportunity for him to share perspectives from his leadership and community-development experience with an international audience of entrepreneurs, executives, and emerging leaders. This will also bring a Nigerian perspective to a summit that is positioning itself as a platform for African and international voices to exchange ideas on leadership, enterprise, and sustainable impact.
The summit will focus on practical business structure, leadership development, and legacy, moving beyond conventional motivational talks. Participants will have opportunities to engage in strategic conversations, learn from experienced professionals, and build meaningful connections with other founders, business leaders, and emerging visionaries. The event’s international profile is reflected in partnerships, including Kenya Airways, which is promoting special travel arrangements for delegates attending GVLS in Nairobi.
Kenya Airways has confirmed the event dates as October 18–22, 2026, and the summit is expected to commence daily at 10:00 a.m., with leadership-focused sessions, business discussions, and networking opportunities scheduled throughout the five-day programme. The event aims to provide a platform for African and international voices to exchange ideas on leadership, enterprise, and sustainable impact.
Abdulhafiz Umar's appearance at GVLS 2026 is expected to inspire and educate the audience with his insights from his leadership and community-development experience. His participation, alongside other distinguished speakers, will contribute to the summit's goal of fostering meaningful connections and strategic conversations among attendees. The summit is organised by the Lilian Ike Foundation, which aims to promote leadership and entrepreneurship in Africa.
The Global Visionary Leadership Summit 2026 is set to be a premier event for leaders and emerging visionaries in Africa and beyond. With a focus on practical business structure, leadership development, and legacy building, the summit is expected to attract a diverse range of attendees. Mallam Abdulhafiz Barau Umar's participation is a significant addition to the event, bringing a Nigerian perspective to the discussions.
Key points
- Abdulhafiz Umar to speak at Global Visionary Leadership Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 18 to 22, 2026.
- The summit aims to bring together African leaders and professionals for strategic conversations on business structure, leadership, growth, and legacy building.
- The event is organised by the Lilian Ike Foundation and has attracted partnerships, including Kenya Airways.
