CELEBRATING WOMEN IN MALE-DOMINATED ROLES (SHERIFAT AKINWONMI, TECHNOLOGY MANAGER)
Hi, I am Sherifat Akinwonmi. I am a Technology Manager. I play in core Information Technology and currently the Technology Lead for GlaxoSmithKline in Nigeria, South-Africa, and Mauritius. Can you tell us a little bit about your career path? I studied computer science in the University and had my Master’s in Information Security Management. This […]
Celebrating Women in Male-dominated Roles (Tochukwu Agunwah, Senior Structural Engineer)
Hi, I am Tochukwu Agunwah. I am a Senior Structural Designer. I play in a Gender-Stereotyped Space How safe do you feel in this male-dominated space? I have never felt unsafe working in this sort of environment. I hear of women having the fear of harassment and even being harassed, but that has never been […]
Celebrating Women in Male-dominated Roles (Ngozi Aghomi, Site Director, Lagos Brewery, Guinness Nigeria Plc.)
“There is no excuse to remain behind anymore. Chase your dreams, run with your vision, no one can stop you but you! Our men are waiting for you to come to the table to discuss and find a way forward with them. There are more rooms to occupy at the top and only your consistent […]
Celebrating Women in Gender Stereotype Roles (Ezinne Okafor, the Automobile Dealer)
Hi, I am Ezinne Okafor (Every Day Girl Autos) I’m a Dealer in all kinds of automobiles. I play in a Gender-Stereotyped Space How long have you been in this profession? One year plus I must say that your line of work is unique, sane anddifferent, why did you specialize in sales of cars? Passion..I’ve always loved cars even as a little girl. I also discovered that there is profit in the business. What were your parents stand on this chosen profession of yours? My dad was actually very supportive..he gave me my firstclient. What are the main challenges you have faced? The Business can be quite frustrating..a lot of inconsistenciesand insincerity..There’s also instances where your malecounterparts try to intimidate you during negotiations andwhen it comes to giving you your due as a lady There’s also the part where the male counterparts makeirresponsible and unrestricted advances at you. […]
Celebrating Women in Gender Stereotype Roles (Ekemena Oluwatobi, the Gadget Entrepreneur)
Hi, I am Ekemena Oluwatobi Emelereta I am an ENTREPRENEUR I play in a Gender-Stereotyped Space How safe do you feel in this male-dominated space? Safe enough to be aware of the various opportunities around me and explore them. What was the ultimate drive towards this profession and what has been the motivation all along? I love helping people. […]
Celebrating Women in Gender Stereotype Roles (Dooshima Dennis, the Firefighter)
Hi, I am Dooshima Dennis I am a FIREFIGHTER I play in a Gender-Stereotyped Space How safe do you feel in this male-dominated space? I don’t feel that being a female in a very male-dominated profession has affected my job, but I do think being a female who demands to be treated with respect and as […]
Celebrating Women in Gender Stereotype Roles (Silver Akhidimen, the Barber)
Hi, I am Silver Akhidimen, I am a Barber I play in a Gender-Stereotyped Space How safe do you feel in this male dominated space? I feel very safe and comfortable What was the ultimate drive towards this profession and what has been the motivation all along? The ultimate drive is making a difference and the motivation is the passion […]
#InspiredByaShero Contest in Partnership with Lagos Women Run
Our Second Entrepreneurship Project in Partnership with Courage Designs & Events
