The Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah, has been named as part of the continent's top 50 most influential public sector governance icons for the year 2023 at the inaugural Africa Public Sector Leadership Awards (APSLCA).

Additionally, the CEO of MASLOC was also recognised for her outstanding contributions to excellence in harnessing the transformational agenda in small business development, marking another significant milestone in her illustrious career.

The Africa Public Sector Leadership Awards, a platform dedicated to recognising and celebrating exceptional leadership and innovation within the public sector across Africa, bestowed this esteemed accolade upon the CEO of MASLOC in acknowledgment of her remarkable contributions to the advancement of micro and small-scale businesses in Ghana.

Under Madam Zakariah's visionary leadership, MASLOC has spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and facilitating access to finance for small businesses, thereby fostering economic growth and job creation at the grassroots level.

Through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and a steadfast commitment to inclusivity, MASLOC has played a pivotal role in driving forward Ghana's transformational agenda in small business development.

Speaking at the sidelines of the awards ceremony, Eleanor Tettey, Head of Business Development & Corporate Affairs along with Iddrisu Amadu, Head of Credit who received the awards on behalf of the CEO of MASLOC reiterated Madam Zakariah’s gratitude for the prestigious accolade and reaffirmed the collective efforts of the entire MASLOC team in advancing their mission of empowering entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive economic development.

They highlighted further how this recognition serves as a reminder of the transformative impact that can be achieved through collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to service excellence which is a testament to the collective efforts of the entire MASLOC team in achieving impactful outcomes for Ghanaian entrepreneurs.

The Africa Public Sector Leadership Awards serve as a fitting tribute to Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah exemplary leadership and MASLOC's ongoing commitment to excellence in service delivery and transformative initiatives that are targeted at expanding the institutions funding pool to reach smaller and more medium indigenous business who rely on access to some micro-loans to support their businesses nationwide.

The theme for the event “Innovative Sustainable Public Leadership: A tribute to ESG Investments, sustainable business models & public-private partnerships” engaged participants to highlight and focus on crucial matters related to sustainable leadership, green economy, Nation-building and organisational leadership success for a strong economy.