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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.
Prof. Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola OON
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos - Year 2025
Ms. Funke Opeke
Founder and Former CEO Main One Technologies - Year 2024
Bola Adesola
Chairman, Eco Bank Nigeria - Year 2021
Mosunmola Abudu Nigerian Media Mogul and Philanthropist - Year 2023
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala GCON
Director General of the World Trade Organization - Year 2020
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie International Award-winning Writer and Best-selling Author - Year 2022
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