Ajoritsedere Awosika
Ajoritsedere Josephine Awosika | |
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Ajoritsedere (Dere) Josephine Awosika | |
| Born | January 15, 1953 Sapele, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Organizations | Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria; West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy |
| Known for | Chairperson of Access Bank plc |
| Parent | Festus Okotie‑Eboh (father) |
Ajoritsedere (Dere) Josephine Awosika (January 15 1953) is a Nigerian businesswoman who is chairperson of Access Bank plc.[1] Prior to this appointment, she was Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministries of Internal Affairs, Science & Technology and Power at different periods.
Early life and family background
Awosika was born in Sapele, the sixth child of the first Nigerian Minister for Finance in the first republic, Festus Okotie-Eboh, who was assassinated in 1966.[2][3] She is a fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria and the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy. She is an alumna of the University of Bradford, where she holds a Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Technology.
References
- ^ "Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika". Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "The many misconceptions about my father, Festus Okotie-Eboh —Dere Awosika, daughter". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "My father warned the Prime Minister they would all be killed–Awosika, Festus Okotie-Eboh's daughter". Retrieved 18 April 2020.