Nigeria, May 27 -- In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Adenike Adeyemi, Executive Director of FATE Foundation, shares her journey to the top, the power of data-driven advocacy, and why true gender equity requires more than visibility.

PT: Can you tell us about your professional journey and how you became a CEO?

Mrs Adeyemi: My professional journey has been driven by a passion for empowering entrepreneurs and bridging systemic gaps in Africa's ecosystem.

Over the past 23 years, I've worn many hats-from leading high-impact projects at KPMG Advisory and pioneering the Nigeria Leadership Initiative, to designing programmes that support small businesses.

At FATE Foundation, I have spearheaded initiatives like the FATE Institute...