Floating my own Ankara label was scary —Olufunke Oladele, Milestone boss
While Milewood has become one of the fastest-selling Ankara fabrics in the country, not many are familiar with the brain behind the brand, Mrs Mary Olufunke Oladele, who weathered gigantic storms to reach the zenith of the business into which she was born. She is Chief Executive Officer, Milestone Mega Company, manufacturers of Milewood range of fabrics and dealer in a variety of fabrics at the popular Balogun Market in Lagos, where she operates over three different multi-million naira shops.
We can reduce the scourge of childhood cancer – Dr. Nneka Nwobi
For most people, it is not only strange to hear, but pathetic to know that children, even as young as a month-old, could be afflicted with cancer – the world’s most dreaded disease. Unfortunately, this is a sad reality of what some children have to contend with at a very young age. Children Living with Cancer Foundation (CLWCF), is one of the few non-governmental organisations in Nigeria pioneering the fight against childhood cancer. Dr. Nneka Nwobi , the President of the Foundation talks about her long walk with children living with cancer, her experience in the battle against cancer, her frustrations and pains when a child dies of cancer, the future plans of the Foundation and other sundry issues with Esther Onyegbula.
Women should be allowed to realise their potentials – Prof Urua
Prof. Eno-Abasi Urua is a Professor of Linguistics and Director, International Programmes at the University of Uyo. The widely travelled author was among the three academia who were recently inducted into the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL). In this interview, she shares her views on the standard of education as well as other sundry issues.
Maternal mortality has reduced by 40% in Africa – Diene Keita
Diene Keita is the representative of United Nations Population Fund, UNPFA, in Benin Republic for the past seven years. UNFPA is the world’s largest multilateral source of population assistance, which has provided more than $6 billion in assistance since it became operational in 1969. Keita, who speaks six languages, is also a freelance translator in the United Kingdom. In this interview with Esther Onyegbula, she talks about the reproductive health and the challenges of the average African woman and other issues.
My daughter’s amputation spurred me into voluntary service – Crystal Chigbu
When little Beulah lost her limb as a child after suffering a missing kneecap at birth, her mother, Crystal Chigbu, the CEO of “Irede Foundation” after that harrowing experience vowed to provide solution to children in similar situation. In this interview, she expresses her determination to serve humanity by providing functional artificial limbs to amputated children. Excerpts:
I was a foodstuff merchant as an undergraduate – Princess Akinbile
Beautiful and industrious Princess Uzamat Folasayo Akinbile has an exemplary story that inspires young women. Her youthful looks no doubt will make many think she is probably a 20-year old who was born with a silver spoon. But at 40, her story tells how she rode her way to success through determination at a time when many of her mates depended on handouts from “generous” men .
