After seven years of impactful and outstanding leadership as the Executive Director for Women in Management Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), Hansatu Adegbite has handed over the baton of leadership to Omowunmi Akingbohungben.
In a statement made available to The Guardian, the Chairman, Board of Trustees, WIMBIZ, Bisi Adeyemi, said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, who brings a wealth of experience and passion to lead WIMBIZ into its next chapter of growth and impact. We would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to Hansatu Adegbite for over seven years of outstanding leadership.
“Hansatu’s dedication, vision and tireless efforts have propelled WIMBIZ forward, leaving an indelible mark on our organisation and moving us towards the achievement of our mission and many accomplishments. We commend and thank her for a job well done, even as we wish her continued success in her future endeavours.
“As we bid farewell to Hansatu, we extend a warm welcome to Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, an outstanding professional with 18 years of commendable experience in the finance and not-for-profit sectors. Akingbohungbe has played pivotal roles in strategic partnerships and business development, sustainability management and corporate social responsibility, earning her accolades as an award-winning professional.
“As a Life Member of WIMBIZ and a Patron of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, she embodies a commitment to service and leadership. Her foray extends beyond professional realms, as she is the founder of the Call to Love Initiative, an NGO focused on education and development for children in low-income communities. Her impact-driven initiatives have transformed the lives of countless individuals, earning her recognition and respect both locally and internationally.”
Akingbohungbe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Olabisi Onabanjo University and a Master’s Degree in Global Human Resource Management from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom. She has honed her skills through prestigious programmes at institutions such as Harvard Business School (Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management) and Lagos Business School (Non-Profit Leadership & Management).
