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Favour Femi-Oyewole honored with Prestigious ‘Forbes Best of Africa’ Award, 2023
Favour Femi-Oyewole honored with Prestigious ‘Forbes Best of Africa’ Award, 2023
Favour Femi-Oyewole, Group Chief Information Security Officer of Access Bank Plc have been honored with the prestigious Forbes Best of Africa Award, 2023.
This esteemed accolade celebrates the exceptional achievements and contributions of outstanding individuals and organizations across Africa who have demonstrated remarkable excellence and positive impact in their respective fields.
The Forbes Best of Africa Award is a symbol of excellence, innovation, and commitment to driving positive change in Africa’s economic landscape. It recognizes visionaries and trailblazers whose exemplary work has not only transformed industries but also uplifted communities and empowered lives.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to receive the Forbes Best of Africa Award,” She said .
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team at Access Bank Plc, who are relentlessly working towards making a meaningful difference in our community and beyond.
“It is intrinsic to our ethos to be agents of change and contribute to Africa’s sustainable growth and prosperity.
“This is exemplified in our mission of setting standards for sustainable business practices that unleash the talents of our employees, deliver superior value to our customers and provide innovative solutions for the markets and communities we serve”, She said.
“As our stakeholders continue to leverage digital technology in their growth and innovation journey, they can rest assured in our robust top notch cybersecurity processes and our dedication to continuously raising the bar of excellence”, She added.
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Meanwhile, Favour Femi-Oyewole is a cybersecurity professional, business executive, author and philanthropist driven by a commitment to furthering excellence and positivity in society. She is the Group Chief Information Security Officer (GCISO) and the Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Access Bank Plc. She is a Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS), Institute of Management Consultant and the first female in Africa to be a Blockchain Certified Professional.
She is also a Certified ISO 27001:2013 Lead Implementer Trainer and an Alumni of the University of Liverpool, Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) – Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Columbia Business School, London Business School and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
The Forbes Best of Africa Award not only highlights Favour Femi-Oyewole’s exceptional achievements but also serves as an inspiration to other entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries across Africa. Their success story exemplifies the vast potential and opportunities that exist on the continent.
As part of the Forbes Best of Africa Awards ceremony, Favour Femi-Oyewole will be presented with the prestigious award at a grand event in Manchester, UK. The event will bring together industry leaders, government officials, and influential figures from across the continent, creating a unique platform for networking and collaboration.
