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We need more women in power – Princess Teju Okuyiga
Princess Teju Okuyiga is the member representing Gboyin Constituency in the Ekiti State House of Assembly. She is the first female to represent her constituency in the House of Assembly. In this interview by FEMI OGUNTAYO, she talks about…
Men in engineering are helpful, willing to support ladies —Funmilayo Waheed
It is not every day you meet a young female Engineer and academic who has empowered over 10,000 women as well as has over 500 undergraduates. But that is the life of Mrs Funmilayo Adekojo Waheed the lady behind Funmilayo Ayinke Humanity…
Nigeria still has a long way to go in achieving SDGs —Adaora Okoye, literacy and sustainability…
Adaora Okoye is a digital literacy trainer and a sustainability advocate. As the managing editor of SDG Factory, her work has landed her some awards and engagements with international organisations like UNICEF Voices of Youth and USAID. She…
The job of an Alaga Iduro, Ijoko is more spiritual than physical —Olaoluwakitan Abiola
Abiola Olaoluwakitan Deborah is the Chief Executive Officer of Amoke Alaga Exqusite introduction and engagement compere. She has a B.Tech degree in Statistics from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) and also bagged M.Tech…
I’d love to visit WHO where health decisions are made —Nkasi Obim Nebo, health specialist and…
Nkasi Obim Nebo (PhD) is a maternal/reproductive health specialist and the founder of PeachAid Medical Initiative (PMI). She was recently named Nigeria’s winner for the Commonwealth Points of Light Award by Her Majesty, the Queen of the…
Nigerian govt has continually misplaced its priorities —Faustina Anyanwu, health professional and…
Faustina Anyanwu is a Nigerian-UK-based health professional, media practitioner, writer and publisher. CEO of Divas of Colour and a wellbeing coach, her works have earned her many awards, including the 2016 finalist of the Great British…
I almost blew up the laboratory in secondary school —Prof Adeyinka Falusi
Professor Adeyinka Falusi is an award-winning Professor of Haematology, former Director, Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University College Hospital (UCH) and the founder, Sickle Cell Hope Alive…
It’s not good for any woman to manipulate herself into position of authority —Fawale, Poly Ibadan…
Mrs Modupe Theresa Fawale, the registrar of The Polytechnic Ibadan, Nigeria, in this interview by MODUPE GEORGE, speaks about how her growing up years prepared her for leadership, her passion for education and administrative journey.…
A woman can make it without compromising on principles —Prof Oyedunni Arulogun, Director, UI Centre…
Professor Oyedunni Arulogun of the Department of Public Health, University of Ibadan and the Director of Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) of the premier university, in this interview by TAYO GESINDE, speaks about her…
I believe a woman will rule Nigeria as president —Loveth Ubi, tech enthusiast and women advocate
Loveth Ubi is a geologist, a tech enthusiast and a social entrepreneur. A STEM facilitator and the Chief Operating Officer of WAAW Foundation, she has passion for the development of the girl child and women’s technological and leadership…