Mrs. Ngozi Oyewole
*Entrepreneur | Board Leader | Trade & Industrialisation Advocate*
Mrs. Ngozi Oyewole is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, board leader, and advocate with over 20 years of experience advancing inclusive economic growth, industrial development, trade facilitation, and women’s empowerment across Africa and internationally. She is widely recognised for her strategic leadership in manufacturing, policy engagement, institutional governance, and cross-border business development.
She has founded and led multiple continental and global platforms supporting women, youth, trade, and enterprise, and brings strong governance expertise, diplomatic insight, and execution capacity to board and leadership roles.
*Board Memberships & Governance Roles*
• Vice Chairperson, Governing Board, Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
• Deputy National Coordinator, Association of Nigerian Women in Business Network (ANWBN)
• Council Member, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
• Chairman, Wood, Wood Products & Furniture Sector, MAN
• Council Member, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA)
• Member, Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI)
• Member, Nigeria–Benin Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Member, Ghana–Jamaica Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Ghana Chapter)
– Director General Global Council for International Trade ( Nigeria)
• Advisory Board Member, ECOWAS / FEBWE Nigeria
• Member, Chartered Institute of Directors (Nigeria)
• Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Training & Development (NITAD).
*Executive Leadership & International Roles*
• Founder & President, Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-Africa)
• Founder & President, Strategic Women and Youth Institute (SWYI)
• President, Womanprenuer Africa
• President, Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry
• Africa Regional President, Women in Business
(Sri Lanka, Maldives & Canada)
• Director General (Nigeria), Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade (GCPIT)
• President, Africa for African Women’s Movement (AWM)
• Global Patron & Country Director (Nigeria), Pivoting in Heels Global.
*Professional Experience & Accomplishments*
• Founder & President, Noxie Limited, a manufacturing company specialising in office furniture production and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Chairman, Furniture/Wood Sectoral Group, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
• Extensive experience in manufacturing, industrial supply chains, and safety solutions for the Energy and Gas sector
• Proven track record in trade facilitation, SME development, and private-sector-led growth.
*Policy, Advocacy & Public Service*
• Chairman, Thematic Group, Industrialisation Revolution Work Group (IRWG) Bureaucratic Obstacles and Industry Regulations,
Federal Ministry of Industry, Nigeria.
– Member of The Board of Trade Promotion, Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
– Member of The Board of Nigeria- Benin Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
– Council Member Nigeria The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
– Member Economic Policy & Council of The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
• Advisory Board Member, African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit (United Kingdom)
• Leading advocate for women’s economic inclusion, youth empowerment, and regional trade integration
• Active contributor to national and international policy dialogues on enterprise, trade, and gender equity
• Affiliated with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and Commonwealth Business Women Africa.
*Education & Professional Development*
• Degree in Business Administration
• Certified Interior Designer
• Executive education, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
*Honours & Recognition*
• Phenomenal Leadership Award
• Named among 100 African Women Changemakers – 2024
• Featured in the NBC Rising Women Africa Series and more
*Philanthropy & Social Impact*
• Founder, Beatrice Chiebonam Foundation, supporting women, youth, and community development
• Long-standing commitment to mentorship, education, leadership development, and enterprise support.
*Core Strengths & Board Value*
• Strategic and visionary leadership
• Strong governance, policy, and institutional insight
• Deep expertise in manufacturing, trade, and enterprise development
• Proven advocate for gender equity and youth inclusion
• Results-driven leader with continental and global perspective.
Mrs. Ngozi Oyewole combines governance excellence, international trade leadership, and social impact with hands-on business experience, making her a high-value contributor to boards, institutions, and policy-focused organisations in Africa and globally.
