Our Woman Crush Wednesday, Jennifer Okeke-Ojiudu holds the role of Vice President of Gender Inclusion and Women’s Initiatives, leading the Ojiudu Pride. With extensive experience and a diverse skill set, she is a seasoned professional known for her significant contributions across the continent.
Jennifer Okeke-Ojiudu also serves as the Senior Ecosystem Engagements Manager at AfriLabs, a Pan-African organisation. In this role, she leads the most influential gatherings of the African technology and innovation ecosystem. She also acts as a strategic bridge, fostering positive relationships between AfriLabs and African governments, international bodies, and stakeholders to enhance the organisation’s reputation, promote its goals, and ensure alignment with regional and international interests.
Jennifer previously led the F.C.T office of the United Nations Agency Empretec Nigeria Foundation (a function of UNCTAD) and served as a political/diplomatic liaison for the Abuja Times Newspaper. Beyond her professional endeavours, Jennifer is deeply committed to volunteering for meaningful causes. She actively participates in initiatives addressing international refugee displacement and engages in cancer research and awareness efforts in rural Africa.
In her personal life, Jennifer is a wife and mother of three wonderful children. Pride Magazine Nigeria celebrates her for all the great work she is doing driving the socioeconomic advancement of Africa, and cheers her to more wins.