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Women Pioneers Africa Structure/Leadership

Structure & Leadership

Our Governance and Leadership Framework

The WPEN Board provides strategic oversight, governance, and long-term direction for the organization. The Board ensures alignment with WPEN’s vision, mission, and values while safeguarding ethical leadership, transparency, and sustainability.

OLAMIDE ELIZABETH ADELEYE, LL. B, B.L, LL.M, MCArb.

Global President, Women Pioneers Africa

KEFILWE RASEDI

Global Vice President, Women Pioneers Africa

Mrs Chinwe Akalugwu

 Global Programs Director

Rebecca Harris

Global Membership Director 

Mrs Loveness Ojiaku

WPEN GLOBAL SECRETARY

OLAMIDE ELIZABETH ADELEYE LL. B, B.L, LL.M, MCArb.

In 2010, Olamide founded YBA & Co. Solicitors, a corporate and commercial law firm based in Lekki, Lagos, where she serves as Principal Partner. Her practice covers Property and Land Law, Commercial and Corporate Law, consultancy, legal research, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). She is known for her analytical depth, ethical rigor, and practical approach to complex legal issues. Motivated by persistent trust gaps in property ownership, particularly affecting Nigerians in the diaspora, she expanded into real estate development. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Dwellings Limited, a company focused on delivering residential and commercial projects designed to protect and serve diaspora clients. Olamide is deeply committed to education, mentorship, and professional development. She serves as Academic and Training Advisor to the FELIREP Advisory Board, supporting capacity building for women in legal and real estate practice. She also holds a CELTA certification from the University of Cambridge and teaches Communication Skills, bringing a globally informed perspective shaped by years of international living. Her work has earned both national and international recognition, including an award from the GlobalWiin Community in London for innovative leadership. She currently serves as Global President of Women Pioneers Africa, an organization advancing the empowerment of African women worldwide. A creative at heart, Olamide is also an accomplished poet and author. She has published Canvas & Scroll and Quote Me, I’m 50, inspiring collections of poetry and reflections that explore purpose, resilience, and personal growth. She recently published her third book, Do It Right, a professional guide on real estate practice. Through her companies’ CSR initiatives, she supports education, digital literacy, workforce inclusion, and employee welfare reflecting her commitment to building humane, future-focused institutions.

Global President, Women Pioneers Africa

KEFILWE RASEDI

Kefilwe Rasedie is a Botswanan-born global professional based in Canada, with a distinguished career spanning education, finance, and women’s empowerment. She holds an MBA, a Diploma in University Teaching from the University of New Brunswick, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Botswana. Her international career includes roles in Canada as a tax advisor, college instructor, and professional trainer. Kefilwe has also gained extensive teaching and training experience across diverse regions, including Dubai, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Mongolia, equipping her with a strong global perspective and cross-cultural expertise. Deeply passionate about empowering women, Kefilwe is the co-founder of Single Mothers Safe Haven in Botswana and convenes an annual women’s conference in Africa focused on leadership, economic empowerment, and personal development. She currently supports African women in accessing educational opportunities by facilitating enrollment in European Business Institute programmes. In addition, Kefilwe is a strong advocate for diaspora engagement, committed to fostering meaningful connections between Africans at home and abroad

Global Vice President, Women Pioneers Africa

Mrs Chinwe Akalugwu

From streamlining global supply chains to fostering top-tier talent, Mrs Chinwe Akalugwu is a master of balancing complexity with grace. At Conalex Nigeria Limited, she isn’t just managing contracts and procurement, she’s architecting operational efficiency. With a SAP certification and a project management background from George Washington University, Mrs Chinwe Akalugwu bridges the gap between local expertise and global standards. Whether she’s navigating foreign procurement or mentoring her team, her mission remains the same: Commitment to excellence and strategic insight.

WPEN Global Programs Director

Mrs Loveness Ojiaku

Passionate Health Educator with a strong record of service in South Africa and the United Kingdom. Since 2019, she has served as a lead trainer and facilitator, working with diverse communities and schools while designing training modules, developing courses, coordinating placements, and leading assessments. Before relocating to South Africa, Loveness, known as Elle trained in the Dental field and Oral Health Education. She taught Dental Nurses at Basildon School of Dental Nurses in England, combining clinical expertise with empathy-driven,, strength-based practices to support vulnerable children and families. She has since trained hundreds of community health workers, Health Promotion Officers, and home-based caregivers at Isiviko Sezwe Training Institute, equipping them to deliver dignified, compassionate care. Beyond her professional work, Loveness specializes in creating safe, inclusive programs that mentor women and youth through leadership development, guided by her profound belief that when women are empowered, entire communities flourish.

GLOBAL SECRETARY

Rebecca Harris

From the grassroots communities of Liberia to the professional landscapes of the United States, Mrs Rebecca Harris is a force for socioeconomic transformation. As the Executive Director of LIDRO and a former leader of the Dehcontee Sisters' Group Inc., she has dedicated her life to one mission: ensuring women and girls have the tools they need to rise above poverty and claim their seats at the table. Mrs Rebecca Harris doesn’t just lead with passion; she leads with expertise. Holding dual Master’s Degrees (MBA in Health Care Administration and an MM in Higher Education), she blends executive precision with a deep-rooted commitment to human services. Whether managing complex programs at Step By Step, Inc. or fostering peace as a Universal Peace Federation Ambassador, her impact is truly global. When she isn't breaking barriers in executive leadership, you might find Mrs Rebecca Harris exploring new horizons through her love of adventure, diving into a great book, or enjoying a refreshing swim. She proves that you can be a powerhouse professional while remaining a dedicated advocate for the "greater good."

Global Membership Director

A Leadership Model Built for Impact

WPEN’s leadership structure reflects our belief in collaboration, inclusion, and shared responsibility. By combining strong governance with regional and grassroots leadership, we create a resilient network capable of driving meaningful change across Africa and future generations.