Women in Energy

Chidalu Onyenso is transforming how Nigeria’s small businesses access energy by building a supportive ecosystem that makes solar power affordable, reliable, and sustainable through her innovation, Eathnond. Business …

Dr. Owen Omogiafo is a top Nigerian C-suite executive, president, and chief executive officer of Transcorp Group. She has led the conglomerate since March 2020, becoming the first …

Folake Soetan is the Chief Executive Officer of Ikeja Electric, Nigeria’s largest electricity distribution company, which serves over a million customers across six business units in Lagos and …

Ugwem Eneyo is a Nigerian-American who experienced an unreliable electricity system as a child in Nigeria. While pursuing her graduate studies at Stanford University, Eneyo focused on sustainable …

Chioma Okotcha is helping Nigeria switch to clean energy by making it easier for people, businesses, and installers to get financing for clean energy equipment. Funding poses a …

Ifeoma Malo, co-founder and CEO of Clean Technology Hub, is transforming Nigeria’s clean energy sector. On 14 December 2021, Clean Technology Hub, in a strategic partnership with All …

Energy access is essential for economic development, yet millions worldwide still live without reliable access to electricity. This lack of energy, especially in underserved and off-grid communities, stifles …

Folorunsho Alakija is Africa’s richest woman. The leading African businesswoman and philanthropist founded Famfa Oil Limited, Nigeria’s foremost female-owned oil exploration company. She currently serves as its Executive …

Monique Ntumngia, a Cameroonian entrepreneur and climate advocate, is leading the charge for renewable energy and gender equity in Africa. Her work bridges the gap between environmental sustainability …

In Uganda and many parts of Africa, the barriers to education for young girls go far beyond school fees. Access to menstrual hygiene products and reliable lighting for …