Wofai Samuel is a Nigerian media personality and international communications executive.
Early life and Education
Samuel hails from Calabar, Cross River State, where she completed her education at the Federal Government Girls College before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and Environmental Biology from the University of Calabar in 2012. In 2021, she furthered her education by obtaining an advanced diploma in Human Resource Management and Organisational Development from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Career
Samuel, currently serving as the Acting Director-General of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, began her career with the Chamber as the Director of Communication, Government Relations & Advocacy. Prior to this, she held the position of Director of Communication and External Affairs at the UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the British Chamber of Commerce.
She has also made significant contributions to the Foreign Investment Network U.K as the Head of Oil & Gas, orchestrating a series of meetings for the upstream petroleum industry in 2020, attracting participants from 22 countries and 21 petroleum and energy operating companies. Her accomplishments led to her being profiled in Forbes Africa for “shaping the future of the continent”.
Additionally, Samuel serves as the editor of Africa Energy & Infrastructure magazine and has been nominated for an honorary doctorate degree in leadership and management from the Commonwealth University of London.
Her achievements extend beyond the business realm as she has been featured by the Center for International Private Enterprise in Washington DC and has represented the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce in various international forums aimed at diversifying Nigerian-American trade goals.
Samuel’s influence transcends borders as she has moderated numerous prestigious events across Africa and beyond, including forums, conferences, and summits in various sectors such as banking, energy, agriculture, and trade.
Furthermore, Samuel is actively involved in mentorship and empowerment initiatives, serving as a member of organizations like Ace Health Foundation and ForbesBLK, while also advising at ACE Global Leaders of Excellence Network in Washington, D.C, where she inspires young women internationally.
Personal Life
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Net Worth
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