Ibukun Awosika is a Nigerian businesswoman, author, and motivational speaker. Here are some facts about her:
- She was born on December 24, 1962, in Ibadan, Nigeria.
- She obtained a degree in Chemistry from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, and an MBA from the IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain.
- Awosika is the founder and CEO of The Chair Centre Group, a conglomerate that includes furniture manufacturing, retail, and financial services.
- In 2015, she became the first woman to be appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Bank of Nigeria, one of the largest financial institutions in Nigeria.
- Awosika serves on the board of several other companies, including Cadbury Nigeria Plc and Digital Jewel Limited.
- She is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Nigerian Institute of Management.
- Awosika is also a prolific writer and has authored several books, including “The Girl Entrepreneur,” “Business His Way,” and “The Wealthy Woman.”
- In 2019, she was appointed as the Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious university.
- Awosika has received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to business and entrepreneurship, including the International Women Entrepreneurial Challenge Award in 2008 and the African Businesswoman of the Year Award in 2011.
- She is also known for her philanthropic work and is involved in various initiatives aimed at empowering women and youth in Nigeria.
