Chief Executive Officer of Micro Finance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC)
Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah has been honored by Women’s Choice Award
Africa or driving business excellence in 2023.
The glittering award ceremony held at the under-Bridge Events Centre in
Accra on December 1, 2023 was attended by top world class business people.
Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama leadership according to organizers
innovative strategies, and unwavering commitment to business excellence have
earned her this remarkable recognition.
The Women’s Choice Award Africa aims to celebrate and honor
outstanding women who are championing Nobel causes across various industries
and have demonstrated exceptional leadership that has contributed significantly
to the advancement of their organizations.
The award ceremony, attended by prominent personalities, business leaders,
and influencers, was a celebration of women who have excelled in their
respective fields and have become trailblazers in the world of business.
The Driving Business Excellence Award organizers say was a testament to
Hajia Abibata outstanding contributions to the growth and success of MASLOC.
Under her visionary leadership, the company has not only weathered economic
challenges but has also thrived, setting new benchmarks for excellence and
innovation in the industry.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, an elated Hajia Abibata expressed
gratitude for the honor and credited the success to the hard work and
dedication of the entire MASLOC team. She emphasized the importance of
fostering a workplace culture that encourages creativity, inclusivity, and
continuous improvement.
“I am truly honoured to receive the Driving Business Excellence Award
“she said. She further noted that this recognition is not just for her but for
every worker at MASLOC who have all contributed in their small ways to this
success.
Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah noted that the recognition comes as a
testament to her outstanding contributions to the field of microfinance and her
unwavering dedication to financial inclusion.
She added that MASLOC under her leadership and guidance has embarked on
numerous initiatives aimed at bridging the financial gap and providing
opportunities for underserved communities, empowering women entrepreneurs, and
providing financial solutions that positively impact countless lives.
In addition to her advocacy for financial inclusion, Hajia Abibata
Shanni Mahama Zakariah has also been a vocal proponent of ethical and
responsible microfinance practices. Her commitment to transparency, fairness,
and sustainability in lending has set a benchmark for the industry, inspiring
other microfinance institutions to adopt similar principles.
She further dedicated the award to the loyal clients of MASLOC emphasizing
the critical role that microfinance institutions play in supporting small and
medium-sized enterprises.
Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah took the opportunity to express her
outmost gratitude to the President of the Republic of Ghana H.E Nana Addo
Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for their trust and
confidence reposed in her abilities to lead MASLOC.
She added that these feet wouldn’t have been possible without the countless
support of her boss Hon. Akosua Frema Opare, the Chief of staff and her two
deputies, the Board, Management and the entire MASLOC workforce across the
sixteen regions of Ghana especially for their hard work and dedication in
driving the organization’s mission forward.
