Wofai Samuel
Wofai Samuel | |
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Born | Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 18 September 1990
Other names | Wofais |
Alma mater | University of Lagos, University of Calabar, Federal Government Girls College, Calabar |
Occupation(s) | International communication, Government Relations, Public Affairs |
Years active | 2005–present [1] |
Notable work | Belarus-Africa Forum in Minsk |
Wofai Samuel /wəʊfaɪə/ ⓘ(born 18 September 1990) is an international communications executive[2][3] and media personality from Nigeria.[4]
Early life and education[edit]
Samuel was born in Calabar, Cross River State,[2] where she attended the Federal Government Girls College and the University of Calabar in 2012 where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology and environmental biology.[5] In 2021, Samuel obtained an advanced diploma in human resource management and organisational development from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
Samuel is the [6] Acting Director-General of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce.[7] She joined the Chamber as Director of Communication, Government Relations & Advocacy[8]. Previously, she was director of communication and external affairs to the UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce,[9][10] a British Chamber of Commerce affiliate.[11]
Samuel was appointed Head of Oil & Gas to Foreign Investment Network U.K,[12] and organised a series of meetings for the upstream Petroleum industry in 2020,[13] which attracted 22 countries, 21 petroleum and energy operating companies and 150 senior stakeholders. She was then profiled on Forbes Africa as "shaping the future of the continent".[14]
She is the editor of Africa Energy & Infrastructure magazine.[15]
She was then nominated for an honorary doctorate degree in leadership and management from the Commonwealth University of London,[16] a private online college registered in Panama.[17]
Samuel was featured by the Center for International Private Enterprise in Washington DC,[18] a United States Chamber of Commerce affiliate[19][20] in a research project on the potentials of Breakfast Meetings.
Representing the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce in May 2023,[21] Samuel visited the United States for a series of Business Meetings aimed at diversifying Nigerian-American Trade Goals. During the visit, She toured the White House[22] and United States Capitol in Washington, D.C, the Maryland State House and the State of Virginia.[23]
Samuel cited Kamala Harris as her inspiration in an interview with The Nation in July 2023.[24]
Communications[edit]
Samuel moderated;
- Central bank of Nigeria cashless card expo forum (2016)[25]
- West Africa power and energy awards (2016)[26]
- Committee of e-Banking heads retreat (2016)[27]
- Belarus-Africa forum, Minsk (2017)[28]
- Nigeria assembly (2017)[29][30]
- Oil trading logistics Africa downstream week (2017)[31]
- African Export–Import Bank launch of project preparation facility, Johannesburg (2018)[32]
- sub-Saharan Africa oil, energy and infrastructure summit, Nairobi (2018)[33]
- Invest in Africa (2018)[34]
- West Africa trade and export finance conference (2019)[35]
- International produced water Africa conference (2019)[36]
- Nigeria - Italy Forum (2019)
- West Africa Trade and Investment Conference (2019)[37]
- West Africa Agriculture forum (2020)[38]
- Forum for Africa finance, economy and compliance, Angola (2021)[39]
- Securex West Africa (2022)[40]
- Women in Oil and Gas Conference (2022)[41]
- Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy Conference, Nigeria (2022)[42]
- IOT West Africa (2022 & 2023)[43][44]
Social service[edit]
On 24 December 2020,[45] Samuel was elected as the fourth communications chair for Young African Leaders Initiative, YALI RLC West Africa (Nigeria Alumnus). She was then sworn in as publicity secretary[46] for the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association on 1 October 2021. Samuel moderated YALI RLC West Africa Homecoming Conference in Lome', Togo in December 2022.[47]
In May 2023, Samuel was invited by the Public Affairs section of the United States Consulate General in Lagos, to moderate the United States Government Exchange Alumni Summit.
She is a member of Ace Health Foundation,[48] ForbesBLK,[49] and an advisor at ACE Global Leaders of Excellence Network in Washington, D.C[50] where she inspires young women internationally.
References[edit]
- ^ Samuel, Wofai (16 October 2016). "Confidence, Intelligence are Qualities of a Good Presenter - Wofai Samuel". Secure Nigeria 365 (Interview). Interviewed by Segun Lawal. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ a b Okogba, Emmanuel (15 June 2017). "Wofai Samuel goes international, chairs Ministerial panel for the Belarus-Africa forum". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "International Media Personality, Wofai Samuel bags Prestige Excellence Awards as International Media Personality of The Year". Prestige International Magazine. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Ikenwa, Chizoba (6 November 2017). "Media personality Wofai Samuel emerges youngest representative for the energy Nigeria assembly". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Alumni". University of Calabar. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (17 January 2024). "Illinois' trade mission to Nigeria will leave lasting impacts on both regions, says Wofai Samuel". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Samuel, Wofai (12 September 2022). "Power sector crisis threatening business, economic growth – NACC boss". Punch Newspapers (Interview). Interviewed by Kolawole Olaniyi. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Faminu, Gbemi (26 July 2022). "NACC appoints Wofai Samuel as director of communications, government relations & advocacy". Businessday NG (Press release). Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Brooks, Joel Cholo (2 March 2021). "UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce Appoints Wofai Samuel as Director of Communication & External Affairs". Global News Network. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Watch The Webinar". Global Market Entry | PEO | Business Expansion into Africa | Workforce Africa. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "UK-Liberia Chamber - Global Chamber". www.britishchambers.org.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ TVCN (18 October 2020). "FIN hosts Secretary General of African Petroleum Producers Organization". TVC News. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Foreign Investment Network - fIN host Global Petroleum Leaders in it's [sic] Upstream Oil & Gas Investment Meeting". Foreign Investment Network. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Forbes, Africa (October 2020). ""Investing in Africas Leading Businesses Supplement pdf"" (PDF). Forbes Africa. p. 20. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Our Team". African Energy & Infrastructure. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Commonwealth University of London nominates Wofai Samuel for honorary doctorate degree". The Nation. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Accreditation". Commonwealth University. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "Events". Center for International Private Enterprise. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ mxw_admin (19 May 2014). "Celebrating 30 Years as a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Affiliate". Center for International Private Enterprise. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ importer (7 February 2012). "History". U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ Report, Agency (18 May 2023). "Mission to US will boost Nigerian-American trade — Wofai Samuel". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Communications Director of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, Wofai Samuel visits the United States, Tours the White House, U.S. Capitol. – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (18 May 2023). "Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce Spokesperson, Wofai Samuel, visits US, tours White House, Capitol". Tribune Online. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "WOFAI SAMUEL: Kamala Harris, Remi Tinubu inspire me". www.thenationonlineng.ng. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "CBN Cashless Card Expo Africa starts June 14". The Nation. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (15 November 2016). "Wofai Samuel to host West African Power Industry Awards". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Wofai Samuel hosts top dignitaries at 6th e-banking retreat". The Nation. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Wofai Samuel hosts Belarus - Africa forum in Minsk". Nigerian Tribune. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Oil and Gas Council holds Nigeria Assembly". Punch Newspapers. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Power, Nextier. "Nigeria's Power Sector Lacks Technical Expertise – Wofai Samuel | Nigeria Electricity Hub". Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (9 November 2017). "Wofai Samuel establishes New Frontiers". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (24 November 2018). "Wofai chairs Afrexim Bank's Launch of PPF in Jo'burg, South Africa". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Wofai Samuel chairs Oil, Gas & Energy infrastructure summit in Kenya". The Nation. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (14 November 2018). "Wofai Samuel speaks on 'Why Invest in Nigeria'". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "West Africa trade, export finance confab to boost opportunities, says Wofai". The Guardian. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (18 November 2019). "Wofai Samuel leads keynote presentation for Produced Water Management Conference, Africa". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Experts seek infrastructural development to foster trade, investment in West Africa". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Global Trade Review West Africa at Global Trade Review via Movemeback". Movemeback. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "African Local Content Fund Initiative launched in Angola The Nation Newspaper". 27 March 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Wofai Samuel". www.securexwestafrica.com. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Wofai Samuel Chairs NCDMB Women in Oil & Gas Conference – African Energy & Infrastructure". Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (13 December 2021). "Wofai Samuel chairs Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy Frequency Spectrum Management Forum". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "IOT". iotwestafrica.com. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Program2 - IoT West Africa Conference & Exhibition". iotwestafrica.com. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Wofai Samuel elected as Communications Chair for United States of America's Exchange Program YALI". The Sun Nigeria. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Wofai Samuel emerges publicity secretary for The United States Government Exchange Alumni Association". Vanguard News. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ Fabunmi, Funmilayo (22 December 2022). "Young leaders centre holds homecoming in Togo". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Wofai Samuel | ACE Health Foundation. Greater Washington, DC". www.acehealthfoundation.org. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (8 October 2023). "Wofai Samuel gets ForbesBLK recognition for her work in social service". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "ACE Global Leaders of Excellence Network | ACE Health Foundation. Greater Washington, DC". www.acehealthfoundation.org. Retrieved 21 July 2023.