Distinguished WISCAR Awardees

THE DISTINGUISHED WISCAR AWARD

As part of our role modelling practice, the Distinguished WISCAR Award is presented to distinguished female exemplars and role models who achieved success and significance by dint of hard and good works. The Award is given recognition of their exemplary works, inspiring leadership, mentorship and significant contribution to the development of women and the nation.

Mosunmola Abudu

Nigerian Media Mogul and Philanthropist
- Year 2023

Bola Adesola

Chairman, Eco Bank Nigeria - Year 2021

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala GCON

Director General of the World Trade Organization - Year 2020

Ms. Amina J. Mohammed GCON

Deputy Secretary General-United Nations - Year 2019

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

President of Liberia 2006-2018, First Democratically Elected Female President in Africa - Year 2018

Dr. (Mrs) Omobola Johnson

(Chairperson of the Global Alliance for Affordable Internet and Former Minister of Communication Technology - Year 2017

Rear Admiral Itunu Hotonu

(First Female Rear Admiral in Nigeria) – Year 2016

Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru

(Former FIRS Executive Chairperson) – Year 2015

Oby Ezekwesili

(Former Vice President World Bank and former Minister of Education and Solid Mineral) – Year 2014

Ayo Obe

(Human Rights Activist) – Year 2013

Honourable Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar

(Former and first female Chief Justice of Nigeria) – Year 2012

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

International Award-winning Writer and Best-selling Author - Year 2022