The strength, courage, and innovation of Nigerian women are inspiring, and we celebrate their accomplishments in various sectors every day. In this article, we introduce you to 10 influential women whose stories will motivate you to aim higher and achieve more.

Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Augie

She is one of Nigeria’s most powerful legal luminaries. In 1988, she was appointed Chief Magistrate in the Sokoto State Judiciary for the first time. She was elevated to the Court of Appeal Bench, and after serving in various divisions, she rose to become a Presiding Justice in more than five divisions in Nigeria.

Amina Jane Mohammed

She is the United Nations’ Deputy Secretary-General. Mrs. Amina Mohammed served as the President’s Senior Special Assistant for the Millennium Development Goals MDGs from 2005 to 2010. She was also the National Commissioner of the Nigerian Human Rights Commission from 2005 to 2007.  Previously, she was Nigerian Minister of Environment from 2015 to 2016 and was a player in the Post-2015 Development Agenda process.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Sheis a global finance expert and the firstwoman and first African to serve as theWorld Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General.

Dr. Ngozi serves as a role model to young African women who aspire to grow significantly in their careers.

Ibukun Awosika 

She is the first woman to be appointed Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc. She is a businesswoman, author and motivational speaker.  She uses her influence to inspire young women across the globe.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

She is an award-winning Nigerian writer who emerged as one of Nigeria’s biggest brands outside the shores of this nation and continues to break boundaries. She advocates for gender equality in Nigeria and across the world and is an unapologetic feminist.

Stella Adaeze Oduah

Stella has served as a Senator twice. In 2021, she topped the list with 36 bills passed by the National Assembly. She worked as the former president Goodluck Jonathan’s Director of Administration and Finance during his political campaign. She was credited with being the brains behind his campaign and the neighbour-to-neighbour movement that led to Jonathan’s election as President.

Omobola Olubusola Johnson

She is a Nigerian technocrat and the Honorary Chairperson of the global Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI). In 2001, Johnson helped found the women’s group- “WIMBIZ”. She has received several public accolades since assuming her first government position as a minister in 2011, owing to the successes of her ministry, including the notable launch of the NigComSat-IR satellite.

Mosunmola Abudu (Mo Abudu)

She is the founder of Ebonylife TV (ELTV) and a prominent Nollywood producer. According to Forbes, Mo Abudu’s mission is to bring Africa’s stories to the world and dispel Western misconceptions about the continent.

Yemi Adamolekun

Yemi is currently the executive director of Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE), a non-partisan network of individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting good governance and public accountability in Nigeria through active citizenship. In 2018, she was named one of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), endorsed by the United Nations, in the Humanitarian & Religious category.

Chief Mrs Felicia Sani 

She is the President General of the Association of Commodity Market Women and Men of Nigeria. She is influential not only in business but also in politics. 

Source: https://newswirengr.com/2022/03/08/10-most-influential-women-in-nigeria-2022/