Meet 12 Female Chairpersons of NGX largest companies
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1. Nwadiuto Iheakanwa became the chairperson of Secure Electronic Technology Plc in March 2026 and oversees a company with a market capitalisation of N4.28 billion as of August 31, 2026. She has a BSc in Business Management and an MBA in Human Resources Management, and is also a member of various professional organisations.
2. Ifeoma Regina Nwahiri, a lawyer and entrepreneur, is the chairman of Cutix Plc, a Nigerian manufacturer listed on the NGX. She has a market capitalisation of N16.91 billion as of August 31, 2026. Nwahiri has a career spanning corporate affairs, governance and entrepreneurship.
3. Funmi Oyetunji has a career in accounting, banking, investment management and corporate governance. She became the chairman of Prestige Assurance in October 2022, and the company's market capitalisation is N21.87 billion as of August 31, 2026. Oyetunji has over 40 years of professional experience in the financial sector.
4. Christabel Onyejekwe has over three decades of experience in banking, payments and financial services. She became the chairperson of Africa Prudential in April 2025, and the company's market capitalisation is N21.87 billion as of August 31, 2026. Onyejekwe has a background in accounting, law and MBA degrees from prestigious institutions.
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