25 amazing African Amazons will be placed on the spotlight today Monday 30th December 2024 as a great way to close out the good year. This is for their positive impact and impressive significance on their various spheres of socioeconomic and political life within Africa and beyond. The honours will be done by the foremost Newspaper brand reputed for going the extra mile for the news, Trek Africa Newspaper.
These women are well noted for their immense contributions to entrepreneurship, education, commerce, arts, culture, and science. Further, the big 25 are heavily involved in empowering the less-privileged and bringing smiles to the community through their acts of philanthropy.
To be decorated with the Trek Africa Newspaper’s 25 most influential and role model women in Africa award are Mrs. Bella Adenuga-Disu Executive Vice Chairman, Globacom Nigeria; Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe CEO, Fidelity Bank; Dr. Ajoke Ogunsan CEO, Executive Trainers Ltd; Dr. Pastor Mrs. Shade Olukoya Wife of the General Overseer, MFM Worldwide; and Mrs. Adekemi Fayoade Chairperson, POWA Zone 2, Nigeria Police.Others are Esther Adeola Balogun CEO, UCEE Microfinance Bank; Yeye Olori Aderonke Emmanuel-king Group Executive Director, Adron Homes and Properties; Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON GMD/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc; DCP Chioma Ajunwa retd, MON, the first Nigerian Olympic Gold Medalist, and Mrs. Maureen Onigbanjo CEO, House of Maufechi; Dr. Cynthia Gregg CEO, Safety Signatures; Hon. Mrs. Funke Egbemode Immediate Past Honourable Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Osun State; Pharm. Josephine Ehimen MD/CEO, Nett Pharmacy; HRM Olori Janet Afolabi Queen of Apomu Kingdom, Osun State; and Dr. Jayne Onwumere Group CEO, PWAN Group.
Further, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin President, Women Arise for Change Initiative; Uzo Oshogwe MD, Afriland Properties Ltd; Mrs. Funmi Ogbue Co-founder, Women in Energy Network, WIEN; Lady Ifyugo Mgbemene CEO, Leo Ela International Ltd; Princess Amb. Dr. Toyin Kolade Iyalaje Oodua; Mrs. Joke Sogunro CEO, Soggy’s Couture; Mrs. Yewande Abiose MD, Energy Institution, Nigeria; Dr. Mrs. Adebiyi Abidemi GMD, Unique Motors; Princess Yeye Lara Fashola Cultural Ambassador, ECOSOCC, African Union; and Chief (Barr.) Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nnanna Mba CEO, Diva World Trading Services (Makers of Diva Rice) – all make the top 25 list.
The colorful decoration ceremony will hold at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on today Monday 30th December 2024 by 3pm.
The event is expected to have the Chairman/CEO of Executive Group and Board Member of Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayo Ogunsan; the AIG of Zone 2 Police Command (comprising Lagos and Ogun States), AIG Adegoke Fayoade, the Managing Director/CEO of Badinson Security, Dr. Matthew Ibadin; among other dignitaries in attendance.
Speaking of the awardees, the Publisher of Trek Africa Newspaper, Oki Samson disclosed: ‘This is a due recognition for the immense contributions of these women in our society. It is undoubtedly true that the role of women is both vital and virtuous in Africa.”We cannot celebrate these amazing Amazons enough for demonstrating grace and poise in their respective endeavors while matching it with uncommon strength and dexterity in the home front.’
‘As we round off 2024 on a good note, it is well deserving to close out the year applauding and celebrating our 25 most influential and role model women in Africa’, Oki concluded.