Empowering a Brighter Future for Africa through Africans
LES is a premier platform for empowering African leaders and entrepreneurs to drive economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development in Africa.
About Leadership & Economic Summit
The summit is a catalyst for positive change, bringing together renowned entrepreneurs, leadership experts, and innovators to share insights, expertise, and experiences.
LES is programmed to be the premier platform for empowering African leaders and entrepreneurs to drive economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development in Africa.
It’s focus is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration necessary to become exceptional leaders and entrepreneurs, tackling Africa’s economic and leadership challenges head-on.
Our Core Objectives
Empower Leaders
Equip participants with practical skills, knowledge, and inspiration to become exceptional leaders and entrepreneurs.
Foster Economic Growth
Drive economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development via collaboration and networking.
Meet Dr. KC Richards (Convener)
Dr. KC Richards is a preeminent global leadership expert, financial thought leader, author, educator, and certified consultant, renowned for his exceptional expertise in leadership development, financial management consulting, and strategic growth.
With over two decades of experience guiding service-based organizations toward excellence and growth.
Dr. Richards’ impressive credentials and track record of success have established him as a highly sought-after expert in his field.
He currently serves as Director of Moneywise Institute, a financial and investment school;
Founder of Leadership Initiative and Strategic Training (L.I.S.T);
Lead Training Officer at M-WISE CONSULT;
Managing Director/CEO of TENTACLES GR5 LIMITED, a real estate firm; and
Lead Pastor , SWIFT CHURCH
He holds a PhD in Strategic Management and Leadership Studies and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
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Dr. Richards has authored numerous bestselling publications, including
- Where Can This Money Be Found?
- The Code
- The Lost Fortune
- Moneyscience
- The Secret Life of Men
- Cracking the Capital Code
- Leverage
- Patrimony
- Blood Redefined
- Blood Redefined Devotional
- Blood at Midnights
A recipient of multiple awards for his outstanding contributions to human capital development and leadership excellence. Dr. Richards has also organized one of the region’s leadership and economic conferences, featuring national and regional industry experts.
Committed to transformative education and building a strategic community development, Dr. Richards and his wife founded SWIFTVILLE GROUP OF SCHOOLS.
His professional affiliations include former Key Leadership position at Daystar Christian Center, Lagos, and former Pastor at Winners Chapel, Lagos.
- Daystar Leadership Academy Alumni
- Word of Faith Bible Institute Alumni
- Alison Institute Alumni, Ireland
He is married to Gloria Richards and blessed with five children (a triplet and twins).
key takeaways From Leadership & Economic Summit
Gain Valuable Insights
Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs and leadership experts who have navigated the complexities of African markets.
Develop Practical Skills
Acquire hands-on skills and knowledge to enhance your leadership and entrepreneurial abilities.
Network & Collaborate
Connect with like-minded individuals, potential partners, and investors to foster meaningful relationships.
Get Inspired
Draw inspiration from success stories, lessons learned, and best practices shared by our esteemed speakers
Meet Our Speakers
Dr. Cosmas Maduka
Coscharis Group
Dr. Sam Adeyemi
Daystar Christian Center
Dr. Olumide Emmanuel
Common Sense Group
Dr. KC Richards
Moneywise Institute
Gloria Richards
Swiftville Group of Schools
Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa
Former Chairman, Nigeria Economic Summit Group
Prof. Barth Nnaji
Nigeria's Former Minister Of Power
George O. Emetuche MD
The Selling Champion Consulting Ltd
Fii Michael Stephen
Director, AI Literacy Academy
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