Kemi Ajumobi 
Amina Oyagbola is a seasoned legal professional with over 3 decades of experience. She was a former human resources and corporate services executive at MTN Nigeria. Beyond HR, her experience also includes working in banking and finance, oil and gas sectors.
She is the managing consultant of AKMS Consulting Ltd., a senior partner of Oyagbola Chambers, and a Chevening Scholar.
Most worthy of mention is that she is the founder and chairperson of WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers), a not-for-profit gender empowerment and strategic mentoring and leadership initiative for professional career women.
She recently turned 65 and her organisation collated inspiring words of celebration from family, friends, associates, staff and loved ones.
The words truly reflect the hearts of all the well-wishers and in this special edition, we share them with you.
Happy 65th BirthDay celebration to you Ma’am, may your years be long, your heart be merry and your joy be full!
Abosede George-Ogan
Founder and Executive Director, WILAN Global
Happy 65th Birthday Mrs. O. Thank you for your leadership. It has been such a delight to partner with you as part of the women in leadership coalition. I celebrate all your many achievements and your relentless pursuit of excellence for women. More grace to you!
Adebimpe Ayo-Elias
HR Director, Airtel Networks
Member, Governance, Programmes & Advocacy Committee
Dear Mrs Oyagbola, Happy 65th Birthday to a diligent, elegant, and inspiring leader. Thank you for being an impactful leader. Wishing you more glorious years ahead. Best wishes, Bimpe Ayo-Elias
Adekemi Adisa
GM, Sustainability and Shared Value, MTN Nigeria
Mrs. Oyagbola embodies consistency in every season. Watching you show up, build, and mentor with no applause taught me that real influence happens in the quiet moments. Because you stayed the course, others found theirs. Happy 65th Birthday, Ma!
Afiniki Mangzha
Country Director, IWAYEC Foundation and Former Executive Secretary WISCAR
Happy 65th Birthday to Mrs O., a distinguished leader whose discipline and strong sense of purpose have defined an inspiring legacy. What stands out is your ability to remain focused and decisive, even in the midst of competing priorities. Thank you for pouring into us Ma. Happy birthday!
Agatha Emina
MD, Wild Fusion
Mrs. Amina Oyagbola consistently empowers women to lead with confidence and clarity, inspiring me to do the same. Through WISCAR, she has created a lasting impact by shaping strong, values-led leaders across Nigeria. Happy Birthday Ma – your legacy continues to multiply!
Akaoma Onyemelukwe
Women in Leadership Global
I am excited to celebrate you. Your most enduring impact is that you have played a leadership role in the forming of most women leadership organizations in Nigeria. Your investment in girls through WISCAR, your championing and passion for women, marks you as a trail blazer. Happy Birthday Ma. The world is better for having you in it.
Amara Agbim
Founder and CEO, The Nanny Academy
Member, Governance, Programmes & Advocacy Committee
When I count my business blessings, WISCAR, and by extension, Mrs. Amina Oyagbola is at the very top of that list. Your courage and generosity in founding the WISCAR platform have empowered me to reach higher, grow bolder, and impact more lives. Thank you for believing in women like me. Happy 65th Birthday, Ma!
Asmau AIMS Smaila
Associate Director Sustainability/Government Relations
To a truly radiant visionary whose leadership is as luminous as your smile, which lights up every room and reflects a heart of pure impact. Through WISCAR (and more), you have not only blazed trails but paved roads for many of us. Happy 65th Birthday, Mrs. O – may every blessing you’ve sown return to you multiplied!
Boma Alabi OON SAN
Senior Partner, Primera Africa Legal
Member, Finance & Sustainable Fundraising Committee
Amina Oyagbola is an extraordinary leader who understands the power of teamwork and delegates astutely, focusing on the strength of each individual member of the team. She is a selfless and courageous leader, who consistently puts the needs of the group before her own. Happy Birthday Amina!
Bridget Oyefeso-Odusami
Head, Brand and Marketing, Stanbic IBTC Holdings
Amina Oyagbola was a visionary leader who transformed mentorship into lasting impact. Through WISCAR, she empowered generations of women to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose. She led with grace, conviction, and an unwavering belief in women. Her legacy lives on – in lives changed and leaders raised.
Bukola Evbuomwan
Director, Edidot College Lagos
Happy 65th Birthday, Mrs Amina Oyagbola. Working with you at MTN Nigeria 14 years ago remains one of the most defining experiences in my career. Your leadership, clarity, and strength left a lasting imprint on me. Wishing you joy, good health, and continued impact.
Bukola Smith
MD/CEO, FSDH Merchant Bank
Advisory Board Member
Chairperson, Finance & Sustainable Fundraising Committee
Mrs. Oyagbola is remarkably visionary and strategic. Her deep commitment to developing the next generation of female leaders is evident in the systems she has built, which have elevated mentorship into institutional reform. I admire how she selflessly leverages her relationships to advance the growth of countless women. She is a case study of how a leader can shape both people and policy.
Chinwe Bode-Akinwande
Head Sponsorships, Partnerships, Events and Collaboration, FirstBank
Mrs O is simply amazing, selfless, an epitome of intelligence and love. Very professional, always on time and a giver. She practices what she preaches. Love her! Happy birthday ma’am. Thank you for your warmth, your wisdom, and all the doors you have opened for women!
Dr. Chukwuemeka Onyimadu
WEE Specialist, UN Women
Mrs Oyagbola is best described as a bold and purposeful leader. She leads with clarity, conviction, and a strong sense of direction, leaving little room for complacency. Her leadership style is disciplined and, at times, strict, but always driven by a genuine desire to see excellence, growth, and meaningful results. Her most enduring impact is the culture of ambition she has cultivated through her work and mentorship. She has shaped not only careers but also mindsets, encouraging others to embrace purpose and courage in their personal and professional journeys. As she marks her 65th birthday, she is celebrated for the strength of her character, the clarity of her vision, and the many lives she continues to influence. May the years ahead bring her continued fulfillment, joy, and the satisfaction of seeing her legacy continue to grow.
Debola Deji-Kurunmi
Founder and CEO, IMMERSE Coaching Company & Visionary Compass; Founder and Executive Director, Ideation Hub Africa
“Today, we celebrate an extraordinary legacy spanning six and a half decades, defined by significant impact and influence through mentorship, modelling, and matriarchy. Happy Birthday, Ma! Enjoy a vibrant season ahead!” – Debola Deji-Kurunmi
Deborah Owolabi
Principal, VortexSphere
Mrs Amina Oyagbola is a truly remarkable and inspirational champion of womankind. Warmest birthday wishes ma’am – may your impact wax even stronger.
Dr. Detoun Ogwo
ED, The Skills Development Practice
Mrs. Amina Oyagbola embodies a rare kind of leadership where quiet conviction translates into lasting, formidable impact. Her belief in the work of our social enterprise decades ago helped shape a school of thought and opened doors that still swing wide today. Happy 65th Birthday Ma – the ripples of your life’s work are still spreading!
Dolapo Agbede
CEO/Lead Consultant, Will Way Paradigm Services Limited
Member, Governance, Programmes & Advocacy Committee
Celebrating you specially today and always dear Mrs. O! Thank you for creating the safe space for real women to share their truth on navigating life and career, counting costs and leading with excellence. Your impact is immeasurable. Happy 65th Birthday!
Ejine Nzeribe
Managing Consultant, People First Consulting and Services Ltd.
AMINA is an Achiever, Motivator, Innovator, with a Natural disposition and Admirable personality who lives up to her name. Happy Birthday Ma!
Ekemini Akpakpan
Executive Secretary, WISCAR
It has been a rare privilege to work with Mrs. Oyagbola. She leads by example, embodying every quality she expects of others as leaders. She takes every opportunity to teach tirelessly and is unwavering in her commitment to excellence and to the growth of those around her. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Esther Akinnukawe
Chief Human Resources Officer, MTN Nigeria
As we celebrate Mrs. Oyagbola at 65, my gratitude is deeply personal, shaped by five defining years of working closely with her and learning from her elegance, conviction, and uncompromising pursuit of excellence. I vividly recall watching her take on a demanding Ethics Certification journey and emerge, as always, with strength and distinction – an enduring reminder that excellence truly defines who she is. Through WISCAR and beyond, her lasting gift is the many lives she has intentionally mentored and transformed. Happy 65th Birthday, Mrs. Oyagbola! May the years ahead be as impactful, fulfilling, and rich in legacy as those already lived.
Etemore Glover
CEO, Impact Investors Foundation
Dear Mrs. Amina Oyagbola, your vision, discipline, and unwavering commitment to women’s advancement continue to set a standard that inspires us. Wishing you a birthday as remarkable as the legacy you’re building – Happy 65th!
Fabia Ogunmekan
Principal Consultant, ADABA Initiatives; Advisory Board Member, WISCAR
Advisory Board Member
Member, Memberships & Partnerships Committee
Special Tribute to Amina Oyagbola. On this your milestone birthday Ma’am, I celebrate you not just as the remarkable boss and mentor you have been, but as the friend you’ve become. Thank you ma’am for your encouragement and the platform you always willingly provide. Happy 65th Birthday!
Faith Barde
Relationship Manager, First Bank of Nigeria Limited
Happy 65th Birthday, Mrs. O. Meeting you has truly been a blessing. From serving as your Relationship Manager at the bank to becoming a WISCAR mentee, and now a proud WISCAR for Life, my journey with you has been deeply meaningful. Your leadership is defined by your passion for seeing women rise. Through you, we have learnt to open new doors, step into them with courage, and hold them open for others coming behind us. What many see as difficult, you have made a shared calling through your grace and purpose. As you celebrate 65, I pray the years ahead bring you as much inspiration, strength, and joy as you have given to so many.
Faith Zekeri
Partner, Lummina Law Firm
Mrs. Amina Oyagbola is a very intentional and inspiring person. The opportunity to work with and learn from her directly was such a privilege. She leads by example and she holds herself and everyone around her to high standards. Mediocrity has no place with her. As she marks this milestone, I pray that this phase of her life will be more impactful and successful than anything she has done before. May she reap the fruits of her labour and be blessed with joy all around her.
Femi Ojo
Managing Partner, Foster Associates
Mrs Amina Oyagbola’s leadership is exemplary, defined by integrity, results-oriented yet grounded in empathy and respect. As a client, she has influenced me by modeling patience, clarity, and respect in professional engagements. She consistently embodies trustworthiness, and I remember how her guidance once brought alignment to a difficult process. Her greatest impact is the strong, value-based relationships, confidence and trust she builds. Wishing her continued influence, renewed strength, many more graceful and fulfilling years ahead. Happy Birthday Ma.
Folabomi Salami
Vice-Chair, WISCAR Communications, PR and Events Committee
Vice-Chairperson, Communications, PR & Events Advisory Board Committee
Mrs. Oyagbola exemplifies purposeful leadership and grace. Through WISCAR, she has raised a generation of empowered women and continues to inspire many more, including me. Happy 65th birthday Mrs O, may this new season be your most fulfilling yet!
Folake Ani-Mumuney
CEO & Founder, Arcadia Advisory Africa
Advisory Board Member
Member, Communications, PR & Events Advisory Board Committee
Dear Mrs. Amina Oyagbola, on your 65th birthday, I celebrate not just your extraordinary achievements with WISCAR, but the warmth, wisdom, and personal encouragement you so generously extend to those around you. Your life is a masterclass in leading with purpose. Wishing you abundant joy and continued grace.
Folake Ogundipe
Executive Director, Cadbury NG Plc
Member, Finance & Sustainable Fundraising Committee
Happy 65th birthday dear Mrs Oyagbola! Your visionary leadership as the pioneer of WISCAR has transformed the landscape for women striving toward executive excellence. Through your relentless commitment, you have shown us that purpose-driven leadership creates legacies that outlast titles. Wishing you more grace, joy, and impact!
Folake Owodunni
Emergency Response Africa
Member, Memberships & Partnerships Committee
Dear Mrs. Oyagbola, Happy 65th Birthday. I am sincerely grateful for your many years of dedication, exceptional leadership, and the inspiration you have been to me and to the countless lives you have touched. May this milestone birthday be the beginning of even greater achievements. Wishing you continued good health, joy, and fulfillment.
Folusho Olaniyan OON
Member, Governing Council, Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria
Mrs Oyagbola as first vice president of CIoD has led with quiet strength and unwavering integrity, shaping not only the direction of the institute, but the people within it. As a role model, she has shown that true leadership is about building others up and leaving lasting impressions. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Foyinsola Oyebola
Dawn of Life Consulting
I served under Mrs. Amina Oyagbola for almost ten years whilst at MTN Nigeria Communication Plc. She brought excellent leadership skills to the company. She is a great role model who contributed to my career growth and personal development. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Funke Agbor
Amina has been a woman of impact since her early days as a young lawyer at Chief Rotimi Williams’ Chambers nearly 40 years ago. I am not surprised by her many achievements across various fields. Most importantly, through WISCAR, she has continued to nurture and mentor women. Happy 65th Birthday, Amina!
Funke Amobi
Executive Director Operations, StanbicIBTC Bank
Advisory Board Member
Chairperson, Governance, Programmes & Advocacy Committee
Today we celebrate a woman whose life and career has been defined by excellence, service, and impact – Amina Oyagbola. On this special birthday Madam, I don’t just want to thank God for what you’ve achieved, but for who you are. A woman of deep conviction, immense grace, and extraordinary courage. Happy Birthday Ma!
Funke Opeke
Founder, MainOne
Advisory Board Member
Dear Amina, on the occasion of your 65th birthday, I celebrate you, your contribution to my journey, and the enduring impact of your commitment to the advancement of women through WISCAR. I pray that this new year of your life brings you renewed energy, great joy, and even greater impact. Happy 65th Birthday!
Gbenga Bello
Office Manager, Oyagbola Chambers
Happy 65th Birthday, Ma’am. Wishing you continued good health, wisdom, and success in the years ahead. Thank you for your inspiring leadership. Enjoy your special day!
Habiba Balogun
Principal Consultant, Habiba Balogun Consulting
Advisory Board Member
Chair, Advocacy Subcommittee, Governance, Programmes & Advocacy Committee
Happy 65th Birthday to my darling sister, my inspiration, my encourager, my role model. You have always stood as a woman of quiet strength and unwavering principle, carrying yourself with a sense of protocol and elegance that commands both respect and admiration. There is something deeply reassuring about who you are, steady, grounded, and clear in your values. To many, you may have seemed strict, a guardian of standards and expectations. But to those of us who truly know you, you have always been a safe place, someone we could turn to for honest, non-judgmental advice, and wise guidance when it mattered most. That balance is rare, and it is one of your greatest gifts. From you, I have learned what it means to lead with both firmness and fairness. You have shown me the importance of managing relationships thoughtfully, addressing difficult issues with courage, and holding people accountable while still holding space for them. These lessons continue to shape how I navigate life and work. What makes your impact so enduring is your ability to build systems that last, structures that include, uplift, and empower others. Everywhere you have been, you have left things better than you met them, and people stronger than they were before they encountered you. As you mark this beautiful milestone, my prayer is that the countless seeds you have sown in people, in relationships, and in institutions will continue to sprout, bloom, and flourish. May they bring you deep joy, pride, and the quiet satisfaction of a life so meaningfully lived. Happy Birthday, dear sister. You are deeply loved and profoundly appreciated.
Hauwa Haliru
CEO, Nigeria Governors Spouses Forum
Happy Birthday, Mrs. O. I truly admire the powerful and formidable role you continue to play in shaping women. Your work has consistently elevated the standard for women’s leadership in Nigeria, and your investment in the next generation is a gift that keeps giving. Many happy returns!
Helen Onu
Programmes Officer, WISCAR
Hearing you speak at the CIOD event about how your leadership journey began offered me deep insight – not only into your humble beginnings, but also your humility, commitment, diligence, and consistency. That singular moment has profoundly shaped my approach to leadership. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Ibukun Owolabi
Founder, Shepherd and Crest
Mrs. Amina Oyagbola has been an inspiration to me. I started out as a mentee with WISCAR and became a mentor because of her influence and encouragement. She gave me the confidence that has led to my active involvement in WISCAR. Her leadership continues to inspire and shape future women leaders. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Inyang Osazuwa
GM Organisational Effectiveness and Performance, MTNN
Advisory Board Member
Vice-Chairperson, Memberships & Partnerships Committee
Happy 65th dear Ma’am. Working with you was a defining chapter in my career. Your fierce pursuit of results, sharp eye for detail, and unwavering standards shaped how I show up every day. You taught me that leadership is not a title – it is a daily commitment to excellence. Thank you, and happy birthday!
Mrs. Inyang Sami-Orungbe
Managing Partner, Averti Professional Managers
Tribute to Mrs. Amina Oyagbola at 65 – from the Partners of Averti Professional Managers. Today, we proudly celebrate an exceptional woman, distinguished professional, and visionary leader, Mrs. Amina Oyagbola. You have inspired us all through your commitment to excellence, women’s empowerment, and purposeful leadership. Happy 65th Birthday!
Iswat Badmus
Senior Programmes Officer, WISCAR
Mrs Amina Oyagbola is not just a leader, but a builder of people, a nurturer of potential, and a woman deeply committed to purpose. From my very first conversation with her, I experienced a rare combination of strength and warmth that is truly hers. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Kemi Dallass
MD, Gardner Integrated Services Limited
Member, Communications, PR & Events Advisory Board Committee
Happy 65th birthday, Mrs. O. Thank you for the privilege and opportunity to create impact under your inspiring and exceptional leadership. May God continue to strengthen you, uphold you, and grant even greater influence in the season ahead. You are deeply appreciated!
Kemi Jeje
CEO, WholeEats Africa
Mrs Oyagbola would lift every aspiring woman in any way she can. When I met her I was in the very early stage of building my brand, she didn’t just give me a platform – she gave me trust in advance, which gave me the confidence to show up even bigger. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Kemi Ajumobi
Founder/Group CEO, Inspiring Woman Africa (IWA)
Dearest Aunty Amina, a beautiful soul in every ramification. A resplendent beacon for inspiration and women’s advocacy. Your endearing nature makes it easy to enjoy your presence, an attribute you naturally carry everywhere you go, shining through to the admiration of both young and old. Influential and humble, experienced and graceful, brilliant and beautiful – I could go on. Queen AMINA! Yes Aunty, you are a Queen! Thank you for your love, warmth, support and kind words through the years. I celebrate you today and always will. Love you!
Kester Osahenye
President, Chevening Alumni Association of Nigeria
Happy 65th Birthday to Mrs Oyagbola, she is an Amazon, an uncommon professional, a HR expert, Corporate Affairs professional and consummate Lawyer. She brought people-focused impact to MTN, took the Corporate Affairs world by storm, and founded WISCAR which remains her crowning achievement. God bless you Ma!
Kevwe Ikanone
Communications and PR Officer, WISCAR
Working within WISCAR has made it a warm experience observing Mrs. O’s leadership – an exemplary leader who is graceful, intentional, precise, and deeply thoughtful. I always look forward to hearing her speak; there is always something powerful to take away. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Lawal Ibrahim Olajide
Project Admin Officer
Her leadership is defined by quiet strength and intentional impact. She leads with clarity, purpose, and genuine care for people. I’ve seen how she consistently empowers others to grow while staying grounded in her own values. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Lola Esan
Partner, EY
Advisory Board Member
Vice-Chairperson, Governance, Programmes & Advocacy Committee
Happy birthday, Mrs O – your impact in raising and empowering women leaders is truly inspiring. Through your investment in WISCAR and beyond, you’ve opened doors and shaped futures in ways that will last for generations. Wishing you a year filled with joy, fulfillment, and the same strength and grace you so generously give to others.
Mary Ajudonu
HR/Business Coordinator, Oyagbola Chambers
Dear Mrs O, working with you is truly a privilege, and I’m constantly learning from your excellence and dedication. Happy 65th Birthday to you! Wishing you a beautiful birthday and many more remarkable years of impact and grace.
Maryam Uwais
Board Member, WISCAR
Advisory Board Member
Her consistency and focus on supporting younger women is a gift beyond measure. Happy 65th Birthday, Ma!
Engr. Nimot Muili
ARUP, Lagos Office | Associate (Partner)
Mrs. O’s leadership exemplifies principled service, discipline, and a steadfast commitment to excellence – qualities that have profoundly shaped both individuals and institutions. Her enduring legacy of empowering women leaders reminds us that true leadership is measured not by titles, but by lives transformed. Happy 65th Birthday!
Njoku Onyedikachi David
Finance Officer
Happy birthday, Mrs. Amina. Your amazing, results-oriented leadership distinguishes you from your peers, and your eye for detail makes your impact impossible to miss because excellence always follows you. Wishing you a wonderful birthday, filled with joy, grace, and continued success.
Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo
Group Head SheVentures & Impact Segment, FCMB
As you celebrate the blessing of 65 years God has given to you, I want to thank you for your enduring passion for empowering women. When I think of the number of women that have been mentored within our industry through your platform, it reminds me of the power of one individual’s vision. Happy Birthday Ma!
Ojumeaka Sandra
Human Resources Manager
Mrs. Amina is someone who is passionate about the work that she does – grooming people of exceptional standards to create a ripple effect in the society. Through the WISCAR platform, I, who was once a mentee, became a mentor. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Oladotun Adeogun
MD, Hallmark Health Services Limited
Thank you Mrs Oyagbola for being who you are – a woman raising other women. The WISCAR platform has been a pillar of support for me over the years. I am proud to be associated with you and all you do for others. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Olaniyi Yusuf
Managing Partner, Verraki Partners
Amina has crafted a legacy defined by institutional transformation and a tireless commitment to gender equity in Nigeria. Her journey from a legal practitioner to a HR leader, a national business leader, and a champion of women’s advancement is both remarkable and inspiring. Happy 65th Birthday!
Olubukola Jude-Oriakhi
United People Global
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Oyagbola! Wishing you joy, good health, and many more wonderful years ahead. Have a truly special day!
Oluebube Onyirioha
Communications & Advocacy Manager, WISCAR
Happy 65th Birthday, Mrs. O! Your vision and dedication in founding this organisation have touched countless lives and continue to inspire all of us who are privileged to carry that work forward. May this season bring you as much joy as you have given to so many others.
Olufunmilola Odunlami
Principal Partner, FAO Legal Consult
Dear Mrs. Oyagbola. Congratulations on your 65th birthday. Your visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to professional women are truly commendable; the impact of your work will undoubtedly resonate for generations to come. Wishing you all the best in this new chapter!
Olufunto Igun
Managing Consultant, Sorami Enterprises
Mrs. Oyagbola is a values-driven leader who balances professional excellence with humanity, and it is this combination that has enabled her to influence and transform many lives. She consistently embodies what it means to lead with integrity and intention. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters
Founder, Pan African Women Empowerment Network (PAWEN)
The epitome of a leader is one who raises other leaders, and Mrs Oyagbola embodies this truth with remarkable grace. From my days at MTN, where she served as HR Director, I admired and learned so much from her; and watching from afar the tenacity and vision with which she built WISCAR gave me a role model as I built PAWEN. Happy 65th birthday Ma, thank you for being a light and a standard for so many of us.
Oluwatosin Solabi
PM, IDYHA
Member, Communications, PR & Events Advisory Board Committee
Dear Ma, Happy Birthday to you. I just wanted to take a moment to celebrate you and appreciate the beautiful person you are. Your kindness, warmth, and grace never go unnoticed, and it’s always a joy to witness your remarkable leadership. Wishing you a wonderful 65th birthday filled with love and happiness!
Omolara Michael-Nwadu
Acting CEO, MoMo Payment Service Bank
Member, Finance & Sustainable Fundraising Committee
An old saying goes: “the words of our elders are words of wisdom”. Thank you for all the times you imparted me with your wise words regarding career and family. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you and give you peace. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Ore Famurewa
Executive Director, Corporate Affairs
Happy 65th birthday, Amazing Amina. Your visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering women through WISCAR continue to inspire generations of leaders. As a mentor of WISCAR and a co-board member, you have consistently led by example – thank you for your extraordinary impact!
Oriyomi Anthony
Editor, Witty Inventions Consult
When I think about Mrs Oyagbola, I am constantly reminded of passion, commitment, courage, boldness, doggedness, innovation, excellence, and a ‘never say never’ spirit. From her, I have learnt the importance of never settling for less, of pursuing purpose with intentionality. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Osarieme Ezekiel
Managing Partner, Oakwell Partners
As Amina Oyagbola marks 65, we celebrate not just the years, but the character and grace she embodies. She is a thoughtful and purposeful leader whose quiet strength, wisdom and consistency have uplifted many and shaped the culture of excellence she champions. Happy 65th Birthday!
Osasuyi Dirisu
Executive Director, Policy Innovation Centre
Dear Mrs. Amina Oyagbola, you are a rare kind of leader – one whose impact transcends boardrooms to the everyday women you have intentionally lifted, guided, and inspired over the years. You do not simply occupy spaces; you transform them. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Owen D. Omogiafo OON
President/Group CEO, Transcorp Plc
Mrs. Oyagbola leads with grace, kindness and with a smile that lights up the room. She is a positive role model to several women, showing that indeed you can have it all. As she celebrates her 65th birthday, I wish her many more years of joy, impact, and fulfilment. Happy Birthday Ma!
Pai Gamde
Chief Talent Officer, Coronation Group
I call her Aunty Amina. As you mark this milestone, I wish you continued impact and fulfilment. You have already shaped so much, and there is clearly even more ahead. Congratulations and Happy 65th Birthday!
Peju Adebajo
Happy 65th birthday to a cherished sister – we first met at UBA in the 90s and forged a bond that decades have only deepened. I am proud to have been among those with whom the vision of WISCAR was first shared, and proud of all it has become. Here’s to you, Amina – keep shining!
Rabi Adetoro
Head Human Resources, MoMo PSB
Member, Communications, PR & Events Advisory Board Committee
Amina embodied what it means to be a true Human Resources practitioner, across presence, articulation, and depth of thinking. She set a standard that made excellence the only acceptable outcome for anyone privileged to learn from her. Her belief in me was not just encouraging; it was catalytic as it gave me the confidence and platform to grow into the professional I am today.
Rita Ifidon
Ex-Powergas
Member, Finance & Sustainable Fundraising Committee
I first met Mummy O. in 2021 – at a 10-minute virtual session where I pitched why I wanted to be a member of WISCAR. What followed was nothing short of a miracle – within a matter of weeks, I didn’t only become a member, I became part of the WISCAR family. Thank you for that open door, Ma. Happy 65th Birthday!
Rita Olarewaju
GM HR & Corporate Services, Aradel Holdings Plc
Happy Birthday Mrs O. I am thankful for the privilege to have worked with you and to experience first-hand your spirit of excellence, advocacy, recognition, mentoring and solid support. This has influenced my own leadership journey significantly. Wishing you more grace and impact in the years ahead!
Sally Udoma
Friend and Fellow ALIWA Fellow
Amina, you have made a positive impact on so many lives. I’m in awe of your achievements! You’re one of the most dynamic people I know: determined, decisive, outgoing, super organised, a true leader. Wishing you many more beautiful years of impact and joy!
Sarah Omuafobu
To be influenced by Mrs. O is to be challenged to pursue a higher version of oneself through the lens of excellence. Your influence has reshaped my approach to work, teaching me that true leadership is not about titles but about consistently raising the standard for others. Happy 65th Birthday Ma!
Suzanne Iroche
CEO, Art Inspiration Ltd
Advisory Board Member
Happy Birthday dear Amina. You are a powerful voice for gender equality and a champion of women’s empowerment – leading with integrity in the fight for equality. Indeed you are a woman for all seasons. Wishing you many more wonderful years!
Temitope Jemerigbe
CEO, DKK
Big sis, you continually pour into others, and we honour the incredible impact you make. It’s a joy to celebrate you. Cheers to 65!
Titilayo Akisanya
Executive Coach & CEO, Theta Alpha Consults Ltd.
Advisory Board Member
Chairperson, Memberships & Partnerships Committee
Hearty congratulations to you dear Amina on your 65th Birthday! With your vision, focus and relentless grit embodied in your gentle mien, you have not only broken barriers but built pathways for others to follow. With WISCAR as a trailblazer, you have redefined what is possible, challenged the status quo, and inspired generations to rise with confidence and purpose. Your leadership is reflected in the lives you have touched, the voices you have amplified, and the change you have championed. At 65, surely your story stands as a powerful testament of God’s grace and enablement in fulfilling His mandate. May that grace continue to abound in you, from you and through you. Enjoy!
Toki Mabogunje
Advisory Board Member, WISCAR
Advisory Board Member
Vice-Chairperson, Finance & Sustainable Fundraising Committee
Happy Birthday to a Phenomenal Woman. Amina, your life’s work has impacted generations of women. May you continue to be a leading light. I celebrate you.
Tokunboh George-Taylor
Founder/CEO, SKOT Communications
Advisory Board Member
Chairperson, Communications, PR & Events Advisory Board Committee
Mrs O is a disciplined leader with a strong passion for building strategic relationships. Happy 65th Birthday!
Toyin Kekere-Ekun
CEO, Lotus Financial Services Limited
Happy 65th Birthday to a wonderful role model! Your grace and warmth inspire love. Your strength and leadership inspire determination in all of us. Wishing you excellent health and many more years filled with joy and continued impact.
Uwa Osa-Oboh
Head, Corporate Development, African Capital Alliance
Fearless and visionary are words that come to mind when I think of you, Amina. You have blessed, and continue to positively inspire me, right from the time we first met, circa 2006. Your role in the growth and advancement of women in Nigeria is unparalleled. Happy 65th Birthday!
Wonuola Adetayo
Managing Director/Chief Executive, SoftSkills Limited
Dear Mrs Amina Oyagbola, on this occasion of your 65th birthday, I congratulate you on a life of impact and legacy worthy of commendation and emulation. Your work in empowering women has transformed countless lives and created a generational ripple effect. May this new season bring you abundant joy and even greater impact!
Yetunde Moito
INNOVEST AFRIKA
Amina Oyagbola is a blueprint for corporate excellence. Knowing her closely has been the ultimate Master Class in skillful, authentic, and empathetic leadership. At 65, her legacy is defined by the doors she has opened, the leaders she has shaped, and the futures she has made possible. Happy Birthday Ma!