MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has received the UK-Based African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Award of Excellence in Abuja, Nigeria.

According to a dispatch issued recently, the ALM honored VP Howard-Taylor for her stellar leadership qualities, and unwavering advocacy for gender equality in Africa.

The award ceremony was part of ALM Africa Legislative and Good Governance Conference on the theme ‘Policy’, Justice and Global Cooperation for Building Back Better.

The Conference also highlighted the interplay of the law and lawmakers in promoting good governance in Africa, while also evolving solutions to some of the Continent’s challenges.

In her keynote speech, VP Howard-Taylor addressed the sufficiency of regional laws and policies for the cooperation needed to build strong, resilient, and sustainable African economies.

She said development challenges could be overcome with the political will to overcome adversities.