Owen Omogiafo: The Amazon Making a Difference

Are the rumours true? Does Owen Omogiafo exemplify exceptional leadership? Is she really making significant strides in the business world? A quick investigation will show that this is exactly the case. As the President and Group CEO of Transcorp Group, Omogiafo is just the kind of lady to shatter glass ceilings and redefine success for women in Africa. From every indication, her impact is profound, so she really is as remarkably awesome as her reputation suggests.

To start from where it most counts, at only 44, Omogiafo holds a stake worth over $4 million in Transcorp Power Plc. Is this too small? What if the reader’s eyes are further opened to the fact that under her leadership, Transcorp has become the 18th most valuable listed company on the Nigerian Exchange?

There is no secret to Omogiafo’s success, other than her career spanning over two decades, with her extensive experience shadowing many different sectors. In the beginning, she had only a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Benin. Then she earned a Master’s in Human Resource Management from the London School of Economics. The next thing onlookers knew, she had taken off into the spotlight of an illustrious career.

Omogiafo began her career at Accenture, specialising in Change Management. She then served as the HR Advisor to the Group Managing Director at the United Bank for Africa Plc. Later, she became the Director of Resources at Heirs Holdings. This is how she solidified her reputation as a strategic thinker and transformative leader.

As the first female and youngest leader in Transcorp Group’s history, Omogiafo has led the conglomerate to new heights. The company’s total assets now stand at $390 million, with impressive financial results like its revenue soaring by 114 per cent year-over-year by the first half of 2024.

Currently, Omogiafo serves on many different boards, including Afriland Properties and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company. She is also the President of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association.

With such accomplishments, is it still a surprise that Omogiafo was recognized as one of Africa’s top 100 women in leadership? Should it not be shouted from the rooftops that she continues to inspire as a trailblazer for women across the continent?