Nigerian Women that are Pacesetters and History Makers

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti ,a women’s rights activist, was the first Nigerian woman to drive a car and the first African woman to receive a driver’s license. She was also a leading figure in Nigeria’s struggle for independence.

Aramide Abe

Aramide Abe, a Nigerian entrepreneur, broke the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Reading Marathon (Read Aloud)” in 2018, after reading aloud for 120 hours straight. Her feat aimed to promote literacy and education in Nigeria.

Blessing Okagbare

Blessing Okagbare, a Nigerian track and field athlete, holds the women’s 100m Commonwealth Games record and the African record for the women’s 200m race. She has won multiple medals at major international competitions.

Chioma Ajunwa-Opara

Chioma Ajunwa-Opara, a former Nigerian track and field athlete, became the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal in a field event when she won the long jump at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Seun Adigun, Akuoma Omeoga, and Ngozi Onwumere

Seun Adigun, Akuoma Omeoga, and Ngozi Onwumere, the Nigerian women’s bobsled team, became the first African team to qualify for the Winter Olympics in 2018. They broke barriers and inspired a generation of African athletes.