IWD: Meet Adedamola, Adesewa, Badiru, 56 other emerging female wave makers in Nigeria
As a special way to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, this special package captures 59 female pace setters who are changing the women narrative in the country across all sectors of Nigeria’s economy.
Folake Adedamola, a Chartered Insurance Broker is one of the top names in the Nigeria Insurance Industry. She is the Head Employee Benefits at the Ark Insurance Limited.
Linda Ochugbua, head of online and digital sales at BusinessDay Media Limited
Taiwo ‘Dayo-Abatan, Founder and Host of “Taiwo’s Coffee Chat” and Group Head, Human Resources of Mutual Benefits Assurance PLC.
Laila Ijeoma, Publisher of Laila’s News
Maria Glover, Projects Lead for Impact Investors Foundation
Ogechukwu Alexis Obah, CEO of the skincare and cosmetic brand Bodylikemilk
Okiki Marinho, Creative Director, Liberal Designs Clothing and Okiki Marinho Luxury.
Ope Adedeji, Deputy Editor, Z! Koko Mag
Chef Renee Chuks, Founder, Umami Center for culinary arts
Yvette Dimiri, Growth Editor @ Stears Business (She’s no longer with Business Day)
Fiona Weeks, Ringier Africa Digital Publishing
Esther Okoloeze, Founder SL Kreativez NG
Phoebe Dami-Asolo, Commercial Manager for The Coca-Cola Company
Noella Ekezie, Ellae Creative Branding Agency
Elsie Godwin, Award-winning media personality
Adesuwa Ighile, Special Assistant to the Regional Director in the Ford Foundation Office for West Africa
Ose Osundeko, Group Head, Digital Marketing at Fidelity Bank
Olanrewaju Oniyitan, CEO of W-Holistic Business Solutions
Adaobi Alex-Oni, Convener ROWEAD Conference.
Chioma Agwuebo, founder of TechHer
Hannah-Ajakaiye, award-winning journalist
Obis Ora, founder of Wardrobe Merchant
Folayemi Agusto, Folayemi co-founder Eat.Drink.Lagos
Carolyn Seaman, founder the Girls Voices Initiative
Adesewa Josh, award-winning broadcast journalist and philanthropist
Lola Masha, Executive Director of Babban Gona
Ufia Aniebietabasi, founder of Kolo Lagos
Chioma Otisi, Brand Manager, 3 Crowns Milk
Jumoke Adekunle, Brand and Retail consultant
Tosin Faniro Dada, head of the Lagos Innovates program at the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)
Tolu Olanipekun, Executive Manager Mouka
Stella Kivila, qualified pharmacist, seasoned trainer, facilitator, speaker and consultant.
Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo, Head Coverage at Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria
Chisom Mbonu-Ezeoke, Africa’s foremost female sports journalists
Blessing Abeng, created Einsteinette Limited
Ivie Adidi, financial and training expert in the Statistics Department of the African Development Bank (AfDB)
Ono Bello, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Ono Bello Media
Patricia Dzifa Mensah-Larkai, A communication & leadership coach.
Joke Bakare, Founder of Medplus
Chioma Okoye, Certified leadership coach
Debbie Larry-Izamoje, The Entrepreneurs Best-Friend
Dr Grace Chita Okudo, Consultant physician, dermatologist and venereologist
Dr Timi Oyebode, Certified professional counsellor
Tewa Onasanya, Publisher and mindset stylist
Simisola Badiru, Co-founder, F& S Uncensored and The Culture Custodian.
Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer – CR Services (Credit Bureau) Plc
Rosemary Onyebigwa, service delivery consultant
Temi Aboderin Alao, the Founder of Plussize Fashion Week Africa.
Ezeani Nneka Juliet, certified marriage preparation care and enrichment Facilitator.
Dr. Yolanda George-David, Medical Doctor, Humanitarian and Media Personality.
Banke Ajagunna, Founder of Decor Nigeria
Ms. Obidiran, Omowumi Olumide, scholar of Organizations, Diplomacy & Development.
Olufunmilayo Gombe, proprietress of The Event Nanny.
Peace Itimi, professional trainer and marketing communications expert.
Eketi Ette, creative director at Kedima Consults and Twitter guru.
Dr. Oluwatoyin ‘Bode-Abass, medical doctor, author and public speaker.
Claire Afulenu Chizea, leader and giver.
Chika Unigwe, Award winning author.
Culled from: Pride Magazine online
