The Seven Wonder Women Awards is a series created by Investing In Women to grow a network of like-minded people, companies, and organisations to Press For Progress.  These wonderful women who have been featured in The Guardian have showcased to the world in their stories how much they are capable of. They Mean Business in their various fields, disciplines, and have a passion for making a social impact. The awards will honour exceptional women across the following key sectors:
THE BUSINESS OF CULTURE
(INCLUDES MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT, THE ARTS, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) 

1. Mary Remmy Njoku, CEO of ROK Studios
2. Nneka Isaac Moses, co-founder and Managing Director, Goge Africa.
3. Louisa Kiwana Olafayi, Co-Founder and COO, Kunda Kids
4. Isabella Adediji, Founder/Managing Director, Yellow Tamarind Production
5. Morenike Molehin, Founder of Oak and Teak Interior
6. Bolanle Austen-Peters, Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Lawyer & Founder, Terra Kulture
7. Femi Olayebi, Founder, Lagos Leather Fair (LIF)
8. Tomi Falade, Award-winning Journalist
9. Seyitan Atigarin, Award-winning TV Presenter, Journalist and Events Host
10. Bimbo Oloyede, Veteran Nigeria TV Journalist and Producer
11. Stephanie Coker, TV Host, Actress, Producer & Content Creator
12. Pelumi Nubi, Tourism & Travel Content Creator/Ambassador
13. Debbie Larry-Izamoje, CEO of Brila Media Group

THE BUSINESS OF FINANCING & INVESTMENT

1. Adelola Fasuyi, Head of Wealth Management, United Capital Limited
2. Bolaji Sofoluwe, Managing Director, Enterprise Trade & Knowledge Group, UK
3. Dr. Abosede Yinka-Ogundimu, General Manager and Divisional Head, Providus Bank
4. Nimi Akinkugbe, Financial Expert, Author and Blogger
5. Uzoma Emelife, Managing Director, NNPCL Properties Limited
6. Yetunde Idowu, Group Head, Branch Operations, IEI Insurance Plc
7. Eriye Onogoruwa, Group Head, Walter Smith
8. Aide Fagbure, Group Head, Human Resources and Corporate Services, Walter Smith
9. Opeyemi Okogie, Head, Strategy and Corporate Development, FBN Holdings
10. Oluseye Alayande, Chief Legal Officer/Company Secretary, BUA Group
11. Ogechi Altraide, Managing Director/CEO, Hope Payment Services
12. Odiri Oginni, CEO, United Capital Asset Management Limited
13. Ifeoma Uddoh, Founder of Shecluded
14. Omotayo Aghedo, Head, Finance, Eazy Tranzact Limited
15. Dr. Adaobi Nwakuche, MD/CEO, Kapital Assurance Plc
16. Olufunke Olumide, Managing Partner, Legacy Homes
17. Dr. Ololade Valentina Abuta, GMD/CEO, Gracias Group
18. Stella Okotete, Executive Director, NEXIM Bank
19. Dr. Seinye Lulu-Briggs, Chairman/CEO, Monipulo Limited/La Sien Group
20. Bimpe Fayemi, MD/CEO, Universal McCann Nigeria
21. Olufunke Okoro, Managing Director, Dumare Limited
22. Isi Igenegba, Co-Founder, Stom Global Services
23. Margaret Okoli, MD/CEO, Orwell Properties Management Limited
24. Dr. Eugenia Ndukwe, CEO & Visionary Manager, XEM Consultants Limited
25. Dr. Funmi Babington Ashaye, Managing Director/CEO, Risk Analyst Insurance Brokers Limited

THE BUSINESS OF TECHNOLOGY

1. Jennifer Awirigwe, Founder, FinTribe, Biggest Finance Fair in Nigeria
2. Amaka Ibeji, Founder of PALS HUB and Digital Trust Engineer
3.  Aisha Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer, MTN
4.  Adebola Adejumoke Odeyemi, Chartered Accountant and Digital Transformation Facilitator
5.  Bukola Adebakin, Chief Operating Officer, The Intense Group
6. Temi Adeniyan, Risk Analyst and Information Technologist
7.  Amb. Dr. Mrs. Olubukola M. Abitoye, GMD/CEO, Digital Space Group
8. Jessica Anuna, Founder/CEO, Klasha
9. Ugwem Eneyo, CEO, Shyft Power Solutions

THE BUSINESS OF WELLNESS & CARE

1.  Blessing Oyeleye Adesiyan, Founder & CEO, Mother Honestly Group Inc.
2. Dr. Chioma Nwakanwa-Akanno, Founder of Medically Speaking and Creative Director, Dr. Zobo
3. Funmi Fatona-Ayowole, Emotional Health and Wellness Coach & Founder, VisualSoulClinic
4. Uzamat Akinbile Yussuf, Former Lagos State Commissioner & Pharmacist
5. Cherry Ozoalor, Managing Director/Chief Dentist Officer, Entafield Clinic
6. Dr. Akindele Bimbola Opeyemi, Consultant Paediatrician, LASUTH
7. Ijeoma Nweze, Psychotherapist, Founder, Dance4Health Wellness
8. Dr. Olayemi Dawodu, CEO & Pathologist, Cerba Lancet Nigeria

THE BUSINESS OF ACADEMIA & LEARNING 

1. Prof. Francisca Oladipo, Vice Chancellor of Thomas Adewunmi University (TAU)
2. Prof. Folashade Ogunsola, Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG)
3. Prof. Lilian Salami, Vice Chancellor, University of Benin (UNIBEN)
4. Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar (UNICAL)
5. Prof. Nnenna Oti – Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
6. Prof. Ibiyemi Bello, Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University
7. Prof. Kalatepwa Farauta, Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Adamawa State University (ADSU)
8. Prof. Adenike Oladiji, Federal University of Technology, Akure
9. Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, Ag. Vice-Chancellor Lagos State University of Education (LASUED)
10. Prof. Stella Chinye Chiemeke, Vice Chancellor, University of Delta, Agbor

THE BUSINESS OF PUBLIC SERVICE 

1. Hannatu Musa-Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy of Nigeria
2. Olu A. Verheijen, Managing Director, Latimer Energy & Special Adviser to the President on Energy
3. Aisha Ahmed Pategi, Former Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Kwara State
4. Toke Benson Awoyinka, Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Lagos State
5. Orode Uduaghan, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services and Girl Child Development, Delta State
6. Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy
7. Bamidele Abiodun, First Lady of Ogun State and Founder of Ajose Foundation
8. Hajiya Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister for Women Affairs
9. Oluwatoyin Madein, First Female Accountant General of the Federation
10. DCG Caroline Kemen Niagwan, Deputy Comptroller General Tariff and Trade (North Central), Nigerian Customs
11. Abike Dabiri Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)

THE BUSINESS OF PHILANTHROPY

1. Folorunsho Alakija, Founder, Rose of Sharon Foundation
2. Olori Atwatse 111, Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom & Founder of Elevate Africa
3. Hajia Aisha Atiku Bagudu, Founder Mallpai Foundation
4. Adaora Vivian Offor, Vice President and Executive Officer, Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF)
5. Hajia Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu, Founder, Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu (USIR) Foundation
6. Mrs. Toyin Ojora Saraki, President, The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA)
7. Dr Elizabeth Jack-Rich, CEO of Elin Group
8. Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, Founder, Touch of Love and Lifting Hands Foundation

Voting for the general public will begin during The Guardian Woman Festival taking place at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, 14 March and will close a week later on Friday, 21 March 2025.
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