Celebrating Mariam Momodu and the 2023 Women in Africa Young Leaders
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- July 11, 2023
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Mariam Momodu has been selected as one of the exceptional recipients of the 2023 Women in Africa (WIA) Young Leaders Award. This esteemed program, developed in collaboration with prominent partners such as Dior, Lazard, Huawei Northern Africa, KPMG, and TotalEnergies, aims to recognize and support the remarkable leadership potential of young African women.
Mariam Momodu: Making a Difference in the Legal Landscape
As an Associate at Dentons Canada LLP, Mariam Momodu has carved an impressive path in the legal profession, embodying excellence and leadership. Her commitment to providing legal support to African businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as her dedication to advancing critical discourse on African development, has made her a force to be reckoned with. Mariam’s selection as a WIA Young Leader is a testament to her impactful work and serves as a catalyst for even greater achievements in the future.
The 2023 WIA Young Leaders cohort comprises ten extraordinary women, each chosen from an impressive pool of 6,000 applicants. They Include:
Tania BISHOLA TSHITENGE (Congo 🇨🇩) – Professor, Research Scientist, and Lecturer at Bayer AG and the University of Kinshasa.
Ifedayo DUROSINMI-ETTI (Nigeria 🇳🇬) – MBA, Executive, and Founder of Herconomy, a platform empowering women in Nigeria.
Anita DYWABA (South Africa 🇿🇦) – Innovation Analyst and United Nations Foundation Next Generation Fellow on Gender Equality.
Faneva HERINIRINA (Madagascar 🇲🇬) – President of Fianralab, an electrical engineering lab associated with Paris.
Mariam MOMODU (Nigeria 🇳🇬) – Associate at Dentons Canada LLP, making significant contributions to African business and entrepreneurship.
Winnie NAKIYINGI (Uganda 🇺🇬) – Research Assistant at Quantum Leap Africa, specializing in Data and Quantum research.
Thokozile NHLUMAYO (South Africa 🇿🇦) – Global Secretary-General of the International Youth Parliament, driving impactful change.
Lipuo NKHOLI (Lesotho 🇱🇸) – Farmer Director at the Limomonane Trust, championing sustainable agriculture in Lesotho.
Rudy Marjorie OSSIA-MBOULA (Gabon 🇬🇦) – Oil Production Engineer at Assala Gabon SA, contributing to the energy sector in Gabon.
Aïda TAGMOUTI (Morocco 🇲🇦) – CEO of JobBee, a platform revolutionizing employment opportunities in Morocco.
The information in this blog post was sourced from the official Women in Africa website. For more details about the Women in Africa Young Leaders program and the inspiring recipients, please visit: https://wia-initiative.com/wia-young-leaders/
