Simi Nwogugu Named Among Africa's Most Impactful 100 Change
Makers 2023
Simi Nwogugu, CEO of Junior Achievement Africa, has been
recognized as one of Africa's Most Impactful 100 Change Makers of 2023. With a
career dedicated to empowering women and youth, particularly African girls,
Simi embodies the spirit of leadership and social responsibility.
Under Simi's leadership, Junior Achievement Africa has made
significant strides in fostering youth entrepreneurship and leadership.
Building upon the successes witnessed in Nigeria, where over one million youths
have benefited from Junior Achievement programs, Simi is determined to extend
this impact across 13 other African countries.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Simi has intensified
her efforts to economically empower young people across the continent.
Leveraging her position as President of the Harvard Business School Alumni
Association of Nigeria and advisory roles in various organizations, she
continues to champion initiatives that combine financial success with social
responsibility and macroeconomic development.
Simi's commitment to education and empowerment has not gone
unnoticed. In 2023, she was honored with the Africa Education Medal, further
cementing her legacy as a transformative leader in Africa's development
landscape.
Simi Nwogugu's inclusion among Africa's Most Impactful 100
Change Makers is a testament to her relentless pursuit of a brighter future for
African youth, one where they are equipped with the skills and opportunities to
thrive in a rapidly changing world.
