According to a statement from the Embassy of Angola in Nigeria, to which VerAngola had access, the Angolan stood out with the creation, in 2019, of the 'Insónia Vocacional' project, which aimed to "awaken the talent of 100 young Angolans from the municipality of Viana to face the challenges of training and empowerment".
Regarding the award, Zinga Suama considered that it has significant importance for her entrepreneurial career, as it "increases her visibility" and the country's.
Quoted in the statement, she said it was "professional recognition" in the areas in which she operates, reinforcing her commitment and valuing the work she has completed to date.
"It is professional recognition in the areas I work in (diplomacy and social entrepreneurship). It reinforces the commitment and value of the work I have carried out so far and is a personal motivation for the continuity of social projects that have greatly benefited our communities in addition to being an instrument of appreciation and advancement in my diplomatic career", she said.
But who is Zinga Suama after all? The Angolan has a master's degree in Global Studies and International Relations, as well as a degree in Human Resources Management.
Her CV includes eight years of experience working in civil society organizations in the areas of civic engagement, peace and security focused on human resources, and, according to the statement, "she works on a contract basis at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa".
Among other aspects, it is worth highlighting, as previously mentioned, the fact that she created and launched the 'Insónia Vocacional' project and is currently a member of the 4th Permanent General Assembly of the AU - ECOSOCC (representing the country in the aforementioned assembly), as well as Sustainability Coordinator of the Yali-Angola Chapter Committee (2022-2024).
RAYLF concerns a program of the Royal African Foundation of Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (OJAJA II), with former President of Nigeria Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as its patron, "with the mission of redefining the spirit of wealth and resilience of the African kingdoms that embodies principles of identity, economic prosperity, creative cultural heritage and human capacity".
"Since its creation in 2019, the foundation has catalyzed young people's aspirations to transform and rebuild a new economic frontier
capable of giving Africa competitive advantages", reads the statement, which adds that its approach "celebrates the obstinacy of the entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and innovation of young Africans to promote an inter-regional platform capable of scaling companies, breaking down borders and achieve global positions".
