Zigwai Fanda
After spending a decade in the UK and earning a master’s degree in chemical engineering, Zigwai Fanda returned to Nigeria in 2020 to pursue her passion for making a local impact. She founded LadyBamboo, an eco-friendly company dedicated to crafting sustainable products from bamboo, cane, and rattan. By offering a range of furniture, home decor, and kitchenware, Zigwai’s innovative approach addresses global challenges like deforestation and climate change. LadyBamboo has become a model for blending aesthetics with environmental consciousness.
Medinat Bukola Raji
Medinat Bukola Raji is a British-trained interior designer from the British College of Interior Design and a seasoned architect with a degree from the University of Lagos. She is also an alumna of the Pan-Atlantic University’s Lagos Business School. Her company, Dina Design and Interior Consulting, offers cutting-edge interior products and services, including design solutions, space planning, project management, and furniture production. Dina provides customized solutions for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces, producing high-quality kitchens, doors, wardrobes, and other furniture.
Blessing Aniefio
Blessing Aniefiok is a certified and licensed Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician and a dedicated health advocate with a passion for improving the lives of persons living with disabilities. With over 5 years of experience in fabricating medical devices and advocating for people with disabilities (PWDs), she has worked closely with medical professionals and health institutions both in Nigeria and internationally. Her company, Dynalimb Technologies, is a healthcare startup that provides innovative prosthetic and orthotic solutions using 3D technology. Focused on enhancing mobility, functionality, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and amputations, Dynalimb specializes in creating custom-made devices tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Olubunmi Wisdom-Elewoyori
Olubunmi Wisdom-Elewoyori is a dynamic entrepreneur, author, and seasoned marketing professional with a strong academic and practical foundation. She holds a BSc in Chemistry from Usman Danfodio University Sokoto, a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN), a Chartered Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the International Marketing Academy, and an MBA specializing in Marketing from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. Currently, she is pursuing an MSc in Entrepreneurship at the National Open University of Nigeria. Her company, Glovan Farms, specializes in dry fish processing, packaging, and selling. What sets Glovan Farms apart is its unique approach of degutting and sandless seasoning, offering customers a delicious and flavorful experience with each product.
Adebimpe Osanyintuyi
Adebimpe Osanyintuyi brings over 10 years of experience in advertising, brand, and marketing management across South Africa and Nigeria. During her corporate career, she identified a gap in the Nigerian market for healthy treats, leading to the creation of Dios Dlite in 2016. Initially focused on frozen yogurt and healthy toppings, the brand expanded in 2017 to include Greek yogurt and granola, becoming a trailblazer in wholesome snacks. Today, Dios Dlite offers an array of dairy and dried fruit delights, including Greek yogurt, dried cranberries, hibiscus drinks, and honey-sweetened granolas. With a presence in over 130 retail stores across Nigeria, Dios Dlite invites customers to indulge in guilt-free, nutritious snacks that represent a balanced and enjoyable lifestyle.
Rashidat Bello
Rashidat Bello is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Peahen Nigeria, a company revolutionizing access to healthy, affordable farm produce in Nigeria. Driven by a passion to eradicate hunger in Africa, Rashidat is committed to continuous learning and excellence as a female entrepreneur. Her dedication to making a positive impact has positioned her as a leader in the agro-space. Peahen Nigeria focuses on climate-conscious solutions, connecting consumers with fresh farm produce while creating sales avenues for current and future agricultural entrepreneurs. The company began by sourcing produce directly from farmers and delivering it to customers’ doorsteps. Rashidat also founded Waste4Food (W4F), a nonprofit initiative that exchanges farm produce for plastic waste, which is then sold to recycling companies. This innovative model supports both environmental sustainability and food security.
Oghenetega Gbadagri
Certified by the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC UK), Oghenetega Gbadagri founded The Mobile Spa after struggling to balance work and motherhood while working as a management consultant. Motivated by a desire to provide high-quality, on-demand spa services, she also sought to empower women in her community by offering training and employment opportunities in the beauty therapy industry. The Mobile Spa delivers relaxation, rejuvenation, and wellness directly to clients’ doorsteps, eliminating the need to travel to a spa and deal with the hassle of appointments, traffic, and parking. Clients can easily book services through a user-friendly platform and enjoy professional treatments in the comfort of their own homes or spaces.
Ebele Alaka
Ebele Alaka is a seasoned HR and Events Consultant with over 25 years of experience in HR management, leveraging her Mathematics and Computer Science background to deliver exceptional services across various sectors. Passionate about community development, Ebele is actively involved in charitable activities and serves as the National Vice President (South) for her university alumni. In August 2017, she founded EbeleAlaka Events (EAE), transforming a deep passion for event excellence into a thriving business. EAE has since evolved into a one-stop shop for corporate event planning, with four key areas of focus: EAE Helping Lives, RIDA Product Marketing, EAE HR Support and Advisory, and EAE Branding Strategies.
Jennifer Esiaba
Jennifer Esiaba is the CEO and head pharmacist at Mariam Grey Pharmacy, with over 10 years of experience in the healthcare sector. As a two-time founder, she previously contributed to the expansion of a chain pharmacy by 60% and increased revenue by 74.47%. Jennifer successfully launched and exited a second pharmaceutical brick-and-mortar store before founding Mariam Grey Pharmacy. Her latest venture leverages inventory aggregation and AI to simplify diagnosis, reduce human error, and empower Nigerians to take charge of their health. Mariam Grey Health revolutionizes healthcare accessibility by offering online consultations, doorstep medication delivery, and a software-as-a-service solution that verifies prescriptions. By bridging the gap between need and access, the platform makes healthcare convenient, affordable, and efficient, eliminating the frustrations of traditional healthcare.
Chioma Princess Echegwisi
Chioma Princess Echegwisi holds both an M.Sc and B.Sc in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Lagos, Akoka. A serial entrepreneur and project manager, Chioma is a social entrepreneur with a rich background in business mentoring and leadership. She is an alumna of the Cherie Blair Foundation’s Women’s Mentoring in Business Programme (2020), the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) 2019 program, and a recipient of the WomenX scholarship in Entrepreneurial Management—a World Bank initiative with Pan Atlantic University. Additionally, she is a YouWin winner and was awarded the Women in Africa (WIA) grant in 2023.
Her company, Davichi Farms, is an environmentally friendly and socially conscious business that focuses on producing organic food free of harmful carcinogens. Specializing in the rearing of high-quality broilers, Davichi Farms is committed to solving food security issues by producing food that meets the specific standards and needs of its customers, thereby reducing both food shortages and waste.
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