Quote from GoodGovernance on May 10, 2026, 1:06 pm

A special feature today highlights the increasing influence of female leadership in Nigeria’s corporate world, focusing on the CEOs running some of the nation’s most profitable listed companies. These leaders are not only breaking glass ceilings but are delivering record-breaking financial results in sectors traditionally dominated by men, such as insurance, manufacturing, and aviation services.

Key figures mentioned include Uzoamaka Oshogwe of Transcorp Hotels Plc, whose leadership has seen the company reach a PAT of N21.85 billion, and Adenike Aboderin of Skyway Aviation, with a PAT of N9.74 billion. Other prominent executives include Dukor Anderline Ndidi (MeCure Healthcare), Bolarin Okunowo (Chemical and Allied Products Plc), and Adaobi Nwakuche (Veritas Kapital Assurance). These women are steering their organizations through complex economic waters, focusing on operational efficiency and digital transformation.

The report emphasizes that these CEOs are often coming from deep professional backgrounds in accounting, engineering, and law. For example, Mayowa Olaniyan, CEO of Chams Holdings Plc, is a chartered accountant with nearly 30 years of experience who rose through the ranks in major industrial firms before taking the helm at Chams. This trend of “merit-based” leadership is contributing to a more mature and resilient Nigerian corporate governance culture.

Beyond their individual company results, these women are also shaping broader industry policy. Their success serves as a critical counter-narrative to the idea that female representation in the C-suite is merely a “diversity goal.” Instead, the financial data suggests that gender-diverse leadership is a significant driver of profitability and shareholder value, with several of these firms outperforming their industry peers in both 2025 and 2026.

https://nairametrics.com/2026/05/10/meet-the-women-ceos-running-nigerias-most-profitable-listed-companies/