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Category: Celebrating Women

  • Emem Isong Misodi

    I’m celebrating Emem Isong Misodi today. An amazing woman who is a huge inspiration to me. A film maker, screenwriter, producer and director. Emem Isong Misodi obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from the University of Calabar. She also obtained a diploma in computer science from the Computer Science Institute (NCR). Emem’s career…

  • Sheryl Sandberg

    I’m celebrating Sheryl Sandberg today. An amazing woman who is a huge inspiration to me. An American technology executive, author and activist. Sheryl Sandberg was born August 28, 1969 in Washington. D.C. In 1987, Sheryl enrolled at Harvard College where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics and was awarded the John H. Williams…

  • Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola

    I’m celebrating Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola today. I admire this amazing woman and she inspires me greatly. Bilikiss Adebiyi is an entrepreneur, founder and CEO of WeCyclers. Bilikiss was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She graduated from Fisk University and then went to Vanderbilt University where she earned a master’s degree. She worked for IBM for five years…

  • Mrs Priscilla Ekwere Eleje has made history by becoming the first woman to have her signature on the 1000 Naira note.

    Mrs Priscilla Ekwere Eleje is the first female Director of Currency Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. She has also been confirmed as the substantive director of CBN. Mrs Eleje broke this record 61 years after the introduction of Nigerian Currency. A recently printed 1000 Naira note was shared online and it shows…

  • Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri

    I’m celebrating Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri today. She is popularly referred to as “The Celebrity Shrink”. An outstanding woman who is a huge inspiration to me. A multiple award-winning Mental Health Physician & Advocate. Dr Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri is the Medical Director and Psychiatrist – In – Chief at Pinnacle Medical Services, Nigeria’s leading and…