Ibukun Abiodun Awosika (born Bilkisu Abiodun Motunrayo Omobolanle Adekola on December 24, 1962) is a Nigerian business magnate, author and motivational speaker. She has been featured in business and motivational programs and events around the world with the likes of T.D. Jakes, John Maxwell and other great minds. She currently serves as Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria.
While on her compulsory one-year NYSC service, young Ibukun worked as an audit trainee at Akintola Williams & Co. before she left for Alibert Nigeria Ltd. as showroom manager.In her quest to be independent, she established a furniture manufacturing company called Quebees Limited in 1989 before it evolved into The Chair Centre Limited and later SOKOA Chair Centre Limited.
A fellow of the African Leadership Initiative and Aspen Global Leadership Network, Ibukun is a member of the Nigerian Economic summit Group, member of the board of Nigerian Sovereign wealth Fund and Chairman, Board of Trustees of Women in Management, Business and Public Service.In 2011, she co-founded the After school Graduate Development Centre, a career centre established in order to checkmate the high rate of unemployment in Nigeria.
On September 7, 2015, Ibukun became the first woman to be appointed Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria following the resignation of Prince Ajibola Afonja.
We love her resilience, Strong resolve and her enterprising spirit. Theres alot to learn from this great woman...
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