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Ms. Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka

Chief Executive Officer, Traders of Africa · Business Leaders
Ms. Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka
Ms. Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka
Chief Executive Officer, Traders of Africa · Business Leaders
Gala reception and Women in Business Award Ceremony

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18 October 2023
20:30–22:30 · Asia/Dubai
Investing in Business Development

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19 October 2023
13:00–14:00 · Asia/Dubai
Agrifood Systems and Entrepreneurship

Food for thought: A sustainable agricultural revolution

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19 October 2023
16:45–17:30 · Asia/Dubai

Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka boasts a remarkable career spanning over two decades, excelling in strategic marketing, retail banking, and business development. Her proactive approach and results-driven mindset have been her guiding principles. With a strong skill set encompassing leadership, project management, negotiation, credit analysis, and relationship building, she has honed her expertise throughout her professional journey. 

Currently, as founder/CEO of Traders of Africa (TOFA), Uju leads a pioneering pan-African platform dedicated exclusively to goods originating from Africa, building the infrastructure for global buyers and African suppliers to trade.  She also spearheads Quick Logistics Hub (QLH), a company leveraging technology, data integration, partnerships, and collaboration to create a more efficient and effective delivery ecosystem across Africa. 

Uju Uzo-Ojinnaka's academic achievements include graduating as the best student in Sociology from the University of Lagos in 1999, earning a Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), She is the class president of Zurich GEMBA 2016, and currently pursuing the Owner President Management  (OPM) program at Harvard Business School (HBS). 

In addition to her professional endeavors, Uju is a wife and mother of four. She finds joy in spending quality time with her family, friends, and connecting with God. She is also a dedicated Harambean, committed to making a positive impact in her community, Africa and beyond. 

 

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