Very True,
"Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith."
-- Margaret Shepard
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Taking Steps
Inspirational Quote
"There's no secret to getting started. You simply decide and
then take your first step. With each subsequent step, the next
one becomes easier..."
-- Tom Venuto, fitness expert
"There's no secret to getting started. You simply decide and
then take your first step. With each subsequent step, the next
one becomes easier..."
-- Tom Venuto, fitness expert
Monday, May 18, 2009
LEADING LADY 1: ADA OSAKWE
 | Ada Osakwe |
| Ada Osakwe is a portfolio manager in the Treasury of the African Development Bank, based in Tunis. Prior to this position, she worked as an investment analyst, primarily focused on African Capital markets. Her role also involved facilitating debt origination in local currencies by the Bank in its regional member countries, where she worked on projects to enhance the visibility and development of these African capital markets. Before joining the AfDB, Ms. Osakwe was an investment banking analyst in debt capital markets origination at BNP Paribas London, covering sovereigns, supranational and agency issuers. Ada contributed extensively to an upcoming AfDB publication entitled “Africa Fixed Income Guidebook”, which gives comprehensive information on the status of the debt securities market in each of the 53 African countries. Her graduate degrees were obtained in the United Kingdom, where she gained a BSc in Economics from the University of Hull, and an MSc in Economics and Finance from the Warwick Business School. So young and has achieved this much. | |
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Inspirational Quotes
Today's Inspirational Quote:
"You are what you repeatedly do. Excellence is not an event --
it is a habit."
-- Aristotle
Have a blessed week ahead.
"You are what you repeatedly do. Excellence is not an event --
it is a habit."
-- Aristotle
Have a blessed week ahead.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
U-40 LEADING LADIES HALL OF FAME
The Global Top 40 Under 40 Nigerian Female Professionals for 2008
NiPRO announced the names of 40 finalist to be recognized as 'The Global Top 40 Under 40 Nigerian Female Professionals' at their upcoming 2nd Top 40 Under 40 Summit and Dinner Reception on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
At the press conference with over 10 major media houses in attendance, when asked, "Who are the 40 finalist?" Victor Gotevbe, General Manager, NiPRO Nigeria, responded jovially, "Ladies and not so gentle men, once there is peace and tranquility I will read you the names!" The following women are the 40 finalist in alphabetically order
1. Ada Osakwe, Investment Officer, African Development Bank, TUNISIA
2. Adefunke Adeyemi, Head, Legal & Company Secretary, Virgin Nigeria Airways
3. Amina Mohammed-Baloni, Project Officer, UNICEF Nigeria
4. Ayodele Adenuga, CFO, Primrose Development Company
5. Azuka Ogujiuba, Senior Correspondent, This Day
6. Bola Atta, Editor, True Love Magazine West Africa
7. Bolanle Austen-Peters, Managing Director, Terra Kulture
8. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Author, Purple Hibiscus & Half of a Yellow Sun
9. Chioma Sideso, Managing Directoryt, ADIC Insurance
10. Chrystabel Davis, CEO/ Founder, Sierra Visions
11. Dr. Akudo Anyanwu-Ikemba, CEO, Friends of the Global Fund Africa
12. Emilia Asim-Ita, PR/Marketing, Director, RedSTRAT (Organizers of Future Awards)
13. Eunice Omole, Managing Partner, New Frontiers Investment Management, CHINA
14. Fadekemi Akinfaderin, Executive Director, Education as a Vaccine against AIDS (EVA)
15. Fola Laoye, CEO, Hygeia Nigeria Limited
16. Folake Ayoola, Corporate Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, USA
17. Folake Folarin Coker, Fashion Designer, Tiffany Amber
18. Funmi Ogbue, HR Director, British American Tobacco Nigeria
19. Funmie Iyanda, CEO, New Dawn/Queen Producton
20. Hafsat Abiola Costello, Human Rights & Activist, Founder, Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND)
21. Joke Giwa, Africa Regional Head, MoneyGram
22. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru, Medical Doctor, Lagos State Teaching Hospital
23. Kudi Igbene, Marketing Director, Virgin Atlantic
24. Lebari Ukpong, Director, Nigeria Office, London Metropolitan University, UK
25. Lola Akinleye, Head Corporate Finance, Zenith Capital
26. Lola Ogunnaike, Entertainment Reporter, CNN, USA
27. Mary Akpobome, SVP, Bank PHB
28. Mina Ogbanga, Country Director, Center for Development Support Initiatives (CEDSI Nigeria)
29. Ndidi Nweneli, Founder/C.E.O, L.E.A.P. Africa
30. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo, Head, Corporate Affairs, Virgin Nigeria Airways
31. Omokehinde Ojomuyide, Manager E-Business, GTBank Plc
32. Omolara Thomas, MD, Pediatric AIDS Corps Physician - Malawi, Baylor College of Medicine
33. Osayi Alile-Oruene, Executive Director, FATE Foundation
34. Oyiza Adaba, Journalist, AIT, USA
35. Ronke Onadeko Osayande, Consultant, drnl consult limited / BNP Paribas
36. Stella Damasus, Actress, Nollywood
37. Tara Fela-Durotoye, CEO, House of TaRa
38. Titilayo Akinsanmi, Program Manager, Mindset - The Global Teenagers Project, SOUTH AFRICA
39. TY Bello, Recording Artist, Greenland
40. Yewande Sadiku, Head of Investment Banking, IBTC
Sponsored by Esso ExxonMobil Nigeria, the Global Top 40 Event tagged "Inspiring a New Generation of Female Leadership" is designed to recognize the achievements of Nigerian Women, home and abroad, who are excelling in their field and have contributed and still contributing to the advancement of Africa's most populous country; Nigeria. Along with the recognition, the event will also seek to inspire, empower and connect a new generation of Nigerian women.
How many do you know of in the list above?
I went through the list thoroughly and found out i knew only 6 of the above named leading ladies and i promised myself to do some research on all of them and keep you posted.
We can make it more interesting if u join me in the research and post a summary on this blog as a comment.
NiPRO announced the names of 40 finalist to be recognized as 'The Global Top 40 Under 40 Nigerian Female Professionals' at their upcoming 2nd Top 40 Under 40 Summit and Dinner Reception on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
At the press conference with over 10 major media houses in attendance, when asked, "Who are the 40 finalist?" Victor Gotevbe, General Manager, NiPRO Nigeria, responded jovially, "Ladies and not so gentle men, once there is peace and tranquility I will read you the names!" The following women are the 40 finalist in alphabetically order
1. Ada Osakwe, Investment Officer, African Development Bank, TUNISIA
2. Adefunke Adeyemi, Head, Legal & Company Secretary, Virgin Nigeria Airways
3. Amina Mohammed-Baloni, Project Officer, UNICEF Nigeria
4. Ayodele Adenuga, CFO, Primrose Development Company
5. Azuka Ogujiuba, Senior Correspondent, This Day
6. Bola Atta, Editor, True Love Magazine West Africa
7. Bolanle Austen-Peters, Managing Director, Terra Kulture
8. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Author, Purple Hibiscus & Half of a Yellow Sun
9. Chioma Sideso, Managing Directoryt, ADIC Insurance
10. Chrystabel Davis, CEO/ Founder, Sierra Visions
11. Dr. Akudo Anyanwu-Ikemba, CEO, Friends of the Global Fund Africa
12. Emilia Asim-Ita, PR/Marketing, Director, RedSTRAT (Organizers of Future Awards)
13. Eunice Omole, Managing Partner, New Frontiers Investment Management, CHINA
14. Fadekemi Akinfaderin, Executive Director, Education as a Vaccine against AIDS (EVA)
15. Fola Laoye, CEO, Hygeia Nigeria Limited
16. Folake Ayoola, Corporate Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, USA
17. Folake Folarin Coker, Fashion Designer, Tiffany Amber
18. Funmi Ogbue, HR Director, British American Tobacco Nigeria
19. Funmie Iyanda, CEO, New Dawn/Queen Producton
20. Hafsat Abiola Costello, Human Rights & Activist, Founder, Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND)
21. Joke Giwa, Africa Regional Head, MoneyGram
22. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru, Medical Doctor, Lagos State Teaching Hospital
23. Kudi Igbene, Marketing Director, Virgin Atlantic
24. Lebari Ukpong, Director, Nigeria Office, London Metropolitan University, UK
25. Lola Akinleye, Head Corporate Finance, Zenith Capital
26. Lola Ogunnaike, Entertainment Reporter, CNN, USA
27. Mary Akpobome, SVP, Bank PHB
28. Mina Ogbanga, Country Director, Center for Development Support Initiatives (CEDSI Nigeria)
29. Ndidi Nweneli, Founder/C.E.O, L.E.A.P. Africa
30. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo, Head, Corporate Affairs, Virgin Nigeria Airways
31. Omokehinde Ojomuyide, Manager E-Business, GTBank Plc
32. Omolara Thomas, MD, Pediatric AIDS Corps Physician - Malawi, Baylor College of Medicine
33. Osayi Alile-Oruene, Executive Director, FATE Foundation
34. Oyiza Adaba, Journalist, AIT, USA
35. Ronke Onadeko Osayande, Consultant, drnl consult limited / BNP Paribas
36. Stella Damasus, Actress, Nollywood
37. Tara Fela-Durotoye, CEO, House of TaRa
38. Titilayo Akinsanmi, Program Manager, Mindset - The Global Teenagers Project, SOUTH AFRICA
39. TY Bello, Recording Artist, Greenland
40. Yewande Sadiku, Head of Investment Banking, IBTC
Sponsored by Esso ExxonMobil Nigeria, the Global Top 40 Event tagged "Inspiring a New Generation of Female Leadership" is designed to recognize the achievements of Nigerian Women, home and abroad, who are excelling in their field and have contributed and still contributing to the advancement of Africa's most populous country; Nigeria. Along with the recognition, the event will also seek to inspire, empower and connect a new generation of Nigerian women.
How many do you know of in the list above?
I went through the list thoroughly and found out i knew only 6 of the above named leading ladies and i promised myself to do some research on all of them and keep you posted.
We can make it more interesting if u join me in the research and post a summary on this blog as a comment.
Inspirational Quotes
Every leading lady lives by principles.
There will be one inspirational quote every weekend so you can start your week aright.
Today's inspirational quote:
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for
beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise,
walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."
-- Audrey Hepburn
Have a fulfilling week ahead.
There will be one inspirational quote every weekend so you can start your week aright.
Today's inspirational quote:
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for
beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise,
walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."
-- Audrey Hepburn
Have a fulfilling week ahead.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Welcome
Welcome to this blog.
For you to be viewing this you must be a leading lady or aspire to be one.
Then you are just at the right place.
Once again you are welcome.
For you to be viewing this you must be a leading lady or aspire to be one.
Then you are just at the right place.
Once again you are welcome.
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