Nigeria, June 13 -- Dekunbi Wuraola, founder of Women on a Mission, has spent decades championing women's leadership, equity, and empowerment.

In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mrs Wuraola reflects on her journey from grassroots advocacy to boardroom leadership and the barriers she's broken along the way.

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

Mrs Wuraola: My journey has been shaped by a passion for education, leadership, and empowerment. I started with Junior Chamber International (JCI), where I became JCI Nigeria's first female National President. This led to other roles.

Along the way, I founded Women on a Mission to mentor and empower women in leadership.

Becoming a CEO was the...