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International Women’s day is celebrated on the 8th of March to recognize the impact, achievement, and gender struggles of women worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year has a theme that shares light on specific aspects of women’s rights and empowerment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theme for IWD 2023 is “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And today, we are taking out time to appreciate the phenomenal women crossing boundaries and inspiring the younger generation in the business, politics, and technology <\/a>space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Ngozi Okonojiweala<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala <\/a>GCON is a Nigerian economist, she is the first woman and African to lead the World Trade Organization as Director-General. Previously, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala twice served as Nigeria’s Finance Minister and briefly acted as Foreign Minister in 2006, the first woman to hold both positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Mo Abudu <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Mosunmola Abudu<\/a>, is a Nigerian media mogul, philanthropist, and former HRM consultant. A  powerful force in the entertainment industry.  Forbes has described her as “Africa’s Most Successful Woman”, and rated her as one of the “25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Ibukun Awosika<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Ibukun Awosika is a successful and renowned entrepreneur that has built and transformed businesses in Africa. She is passionate about helping other female entrepreneurs. She has also served as the former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Juliet Ehimuan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Juliet Ehimuan is a Nigerian technology expert and entrepreneur currently serving as Google’s Country Manager in Nigeria. In August 2011, she was listed in Forbes ‘ “20 Youngest Power Women In Africa. Juliet Inspires women around the world, with technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Dupe Olusola<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Dupe Olusola is a Nigerian business executive. Also the  Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hotels plc, Nigeria. She recently, in partnership with her team, did a 150% turnover for the company. A phenomenal woman! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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