In this article, TRIBUNE ONLINE profiles top 10 Nigerian women who have risen to prominence through their exceptional leadership, unwavering determination, and commitment to excellence in business and politics, respectively.
Top 10 Most Powerful Women in Nigeria, 2024:
1. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: The first woman and African to lead the World Trade Organisation as Director-General.
2. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Is the first elected female senator in Kogi, Nigeria. She was born on December 9, 1979, and is the second of four children and the only daughter of a Nigerian father and a Ukrainian mother.
3. Folorunsho Alakija: A Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist with an estimated net worth of $1 billion in 2020.
4. Mo Abudu: A Nigerian media mogul, philanthropist, and former human resources management consultant.
5. Ibukun Awosika: A Nigerian businesswoman, motivational speaker, and author.
6. Oby Ezekwesili: An economic policy expert, who advocates for transparency, accountability, good governance, and human capital development.
7. Amina Jane Mohammed: A British Nigerian diplomat and politician who is serving as the fifth Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.
8. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: A Nigerian writer whose works include novels, short stories, and nonfiction.
9. Abike Dabiri: A Nigerian politician and former member of the Nigeria Federal House of Representatives.
10. Oluremi Tinubu: A Nigerian politician and current first lady of Nigeria since 2023.
Source:
Tribune Online