Dr. Dayo Benjamin-Laniyi

Urban Governance and Inclusive Development Leader

Dr. Dayo Benjamin-Laniyi is a respected public sector leader and advocate for inclusive development, known for her work at the intersection of governance, social systems and citizen-centered policy innovation. Through her leadership roles and public service, she has contributed to strengthening dialogue around inclusion, resilience and development outcomes.

As Moderator of the Africa Responsible Minerals & Gender Index (ARMGI) side event during the Twelfth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-12), Dr. Benjamin-Laniyi helped steward a dialogue connecting responsible minerals governance with gender inclusion, accountability and host community outcomes. Her moderation helped frame ARMGI not simply as an index concept, but as a collaborative platform for systems dialogue and practical pathways.

Her support for Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) through this engagement reflects a shared commitment to inclusive development and cross-sector collaboration. Her role in the dialogue contributed to elevating ARMGI within broader conversations on African-led accountability solutions.