ATQNEWS & Seven Wonders of Nigeria has announced their list of the Top 100 Women in Hospitality in Nigeria to Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8.
ATQNEWS & Travellers Awards is celebrating the Top 100 Women in Hospitality in Nigeria, recognizing outstanding women who have made remarkable strides in shaping the hospitality landscape of Nigeria from trailblazing entrepreneurs to dedicated professionals. This compilation honours those who continue to drive excellence and innovation in the industry.
Travellers Magazine, the first travel magazine in West Africa (since 1993), and Atqnews.com, Africa’s premier travel news website (since 2014) will publish the profiles of these high achievers in its April Edition.
The selected women will showcase and share their profiles in the next Edition of Travellers Magazine.
Congratulations to the high achievers
1) Dupe Olusola – Former MD/CEO Transcorp Hotels Pls, Nigeria
2) Mrs Maiden Alex Ibru – Director, Ikeja Hotels
3) Senator Florence Ita Giwa, Echoes of Calabar Restaurant
4) Mrs Onari Duke – Transcorp Hotels, Calabar
5) Thelma Bello – CEO, Le Chateau Calabar
6) Lady Eki Igbinedion – Vice Chairman, Gartmore Group Hospitality Investments, Edo State
7) Grace Acheampong – GM, Protea by Marriott Kuramo Waters, Lagos
8) Rita Opiah – General Manager, Park Inn by Radisson Serviced Apartments, Victoria Island, Lagos
9) Wumi ‘Rasheedah’ Jubril – General Manager @Seattle Residences and Spa, Ikoyi
10) Moyo Ogunseinde – Executive Director, Radisson Blu, URAGA Real Estate and Upbeat Recreational Center, Lagos
11) Malaika Najem – Founder – Flower Shop Cafe, Lagos
12) Jovita Inyang- Founder, Jevinik Restaurant
13) Taiwo Asana – General Manager, Amber Residence
14) Loubna Fakhri-Baker – Kaly Restaurant and co-founder of Hedonista Hospitality Group
15) Marie Louise Sassine – Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Noir Restaurants, Lagos
16) Folashade FOLAYAN – CEO Phoenix Destination Marketing
17) Dr. Lilian Managwu – President – Hospitality & Tourism Management Association of Nigeria
18) Dame Joy Ozigbo Ideh – CEO 70’s Grill Caterers, Edo State
19) Reni Folawiyo – Founder – NOK by ALARA Restaurants, Lagos
20) Mrs Ebikaboere Seimodei – General Manager, Ogeyi Place Hotel, PHC
21) Christine Plaatjies – General Manager De Edge Hotel, PHC
22) Esther Iwuanyanwu – Deputy General Manager, Full Moon Hotels, Owerri
23) AMB. Adeline General Manager, All Seasons Hotel, Owerri
24) Taiwo Smith (Co-founder) THE SMITHS Restaurants, Lagos
25) Ufuoma Ogeleka – Former General Manager of UAC Restaurants
26) Ms Enitan Aishat OLOKODE – Regional General Manager, Ecosignature Hospitality Services, Lagos
27) Amaka Tesy Michael – General Manager, Swiss International The Vistana, Lekki Lagos
28) Mariam Ogbolu – Director of Food & Beverage Radisson Blu Lagos Ikeja
29) Olalonpe Atunrase – Director, Human Resources, Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos Victoria Island
30) Moyo Awosika – Food and Beverage Manager, Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja
31) Barr Funmi Kazeem – Managing Director, Peace Haven Hotel, Abuja
32) Mrs Adetola Olagunju – Managing Partner, Bien de la treat Hospitality Servicing Company, Lagos
33) Hajiya Samira Ibrahim – General Manager, Kanem Suite Ltd Abuja
34) Mrs. Uzo Oshogwe, Managing Director, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja
35) Yvonne Joseph – Founder & CEO, 2wenty2 Hospitality
36) Dame Kehinde Kamson – Founder and CEO of Sweet Sensation
37) Dr Belinda Nwosu – Hospitality Expert & Senior Lecturer, LBS
38) Deaconess Margaret Lucky Ewelike – General Manager, Felina Hotels & Suites, Abia State
39) Lauretta Togonu-Bickersteth – Founder & CEO, Hospitalityandmsb
40) Ore Akingbogun – General Manager, Hotel Rosebud, Abuja
41) Natasha Chime- Deputy General Manager, Nike lake Resort Enugu
42) Hilda Effiong Baci – Winner Guinness World Record.Cook-a-thon
43) Eri Richard Akinaka – E 3 Restaurant, Cross River State
44) Amaka Iloelunachi – General Manager, Nike Lake, Enugu
45) Mrs Elizabeth B Dogun – CEO/ MD Novels Suites/Resorts, Jos
46) Mrs. Abosede Ayeni – Managing Director/CEO, Tantalizers
47) Henrietta Ojengwa – GM, Sweet Spirit Vistana, Lagos
48) Mrs Ifeoma Ekwueme – Trustee Member – HATMAN Nigeria
49) Tobi Hamilton – Founder and CEO of THE HOUSE Restaurants Lagos
50) Eld. Mrs Hellen Ekpenyong Obo – Pounix Lodge, Calabar
51) Chief Amaka Anajemba – CEO De Castle Hotel, Enugu State
52) Olayinka Pamela Adedayo – Managing Director/CEO of De Tastee Fried Chicken
53) Mrs. Uzo – CEO Treasureland Calabar
54) Maryann Ogo Ndumele – Director, Nkoyo Leisure Service Abuja
55) Reni Folawiyo – Founder NOK by ALARA Restaurants, Lagos
56) Ebere Shogbola – Managing Director of The Yellow Chilli Limited Nigeria
57) Tracy Nwapa – The Slice House Restaurants, Lagos
58) Mrs Gloria-McCarthy Ijiebor – Managing Director, Sizzlers Group Restaurants, Delta State
59) Mrs Uche Ekanem. Hotel Owner/MD Francinesplace, Uyo, Akwa Ibom
60) Abimbola Ogunlusi – Former Managing Director and CEO, NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja
61) Jade Dawn Phillips – Spa manager, Amani Spa and Wellness, Radisson Blu Hotel Ikeja
62) Rhoda Fredricks – Sales Manager, De Edge Hotel Port Harcourt
63) Mrs Kehinde DANIEL – Past Chairperson, Institute of Hospitality, UK – Nigeria & Managing Director, Kots Catering Limited
64) Chinonyerem Afeisume – Sales & Marketing manager, Ogeyi Place, PHC
65) Imelda Ogah – Restaurant Manager, Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja, Lagos
66) Mrs Ayo – Marketing manager, Amon Hotel, Ado Ekiti
67) Queen Amazundiro.C. – Team Lead, Rimrock Hotel and Hospitality, Abia state
68) Ubong Nseobot – Sales and Marketing manager, Movenpick Hotel, Lagos
69) Nanji Tyem – Assistant Director of Sales, Abuja Continental Hotel
70) Dr. Iyadunni Atinuke Gbadebo – Director of Sales and Marketing at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos
71) Lola Oyewole-Udabor – Hospitality Specialist and Wellness Coach
72) Ada Matthews – Director of Sales and Marketing at Glocient Hospitality, Subsidiary of Cavitas Holdings
73) Chef Folashade Soyombo – Winner Jollof Rice War, AKWAABA 2019
74) Bimpe Kalesanwo – Banquet & Sales Manager, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos
75) Jihane Khoury – Executive Assistant Manager of Rooms, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos
76) Justina Ovat – Lead Consultant, The ServiceCraft Company Limited
77) Mrs Emeh Charity Ego – Government / Reservation Manager. J’s Signature Hotel PHC
78) Chef Adefuye Adewunmi – Winner Jollof Rice War, AKWAABA 2024
79) Abiola Adeleke – Concierge and F&B Coordinator, Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos
80) Doris Nwoha – Sales and Marketing Manager, Nike lake Resort Enugu
81) Toyin Dada – Head, Learning, Devt, Eko Hotel & Suites Lagos
82) Chef Fatima Haruna – Celebrity Chef, Abuja
83) Catherine Olori – Banquet Manager, Lakowe Lakes & Resort, Lagos
84) Salome Danjuma – Food and Beverage Manager, The Wheatbaker, Lagos
85) Chef Nneka Francisca Okoye – Winner Jollof Rice War, AKWAABA 2023
86) Tana Forsuelo- Provost, Wavecrest College of Hospitality
87) Amaka Anredu – Sales Manager, Rockview Abuja
88) Mrs Joy Eke – Executive Housekeeper, J’s Signature Hotel Port Harcourt
89) Sofowora Deborah – Creative Director- Foodstylist.ng, Abuja
90) Dr. Ndidi Kufreabasi – Executive Chef, Ogeyi Place, PHC
91) Cuthberga Onuoha, Director of Rooms at Lagos Continental Hotel, Lagos
92) Pamela Jonah – Commercial Manager, Best Western Plus At the Oxbow Lake, Yenagoa
93) Chef Onyekachi Aaron -Winner Jollof Rice War, AKWAABA 2024
94) Mrs Adesuwa Edosomwan – CEO Prestige Hotel And Suites, Benin City
95) Nkechi Emmanuel – Sales and Marketing Manager, The Envoy Hotel and Suites, Abuja
96) Liisa Williams-Tupkop – HR Manager, Lake Greenfield Hotel, Abuja
97) Jane Damiete Ikiriko – Food and Beverage Director, J’s Signature Hotel PHC
98) Minah Emmanuel – Sales and Marketing Manager, City Green Hotel, Yola
99) Stacy-Young Ilenikhena – Human Resources Manager, Ogeyi Place, PHC
100) Dr (Mrs) Carol Ogunlade, HOD, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Elizade University Ilara Mokin, Ondo State
“To participate in the April Publication and get your profiles published in Magazine and Social Media, please contact
Patrick Wisdom atqnews@gmail.com “
