By Dipo Olowookere
The University of Ibadan Alumni Global Network has bestowed an honour on Mrs Shade Okoya, wife of Lagos-based businessman, Mr Razaq Okoya.
The socialite was named on Saturday 21, 2018 as the Inspiring Executive Woman of the Year at an extraordinary 70th anniversary dinner reception held at the Dorchester Hotel, Mayfair, London, in the United Kingdom.
To underscore the importance this award, the woman of means and uncommon corporate acumen was accompanied to the event by her husband and kids who all attended the event looking stylish.
To reinforce the prestige and dignity the organizers attached to this award, the Inspiring Executive Woman of the Year Award was presented to Mrs Okoya by His Royal Highness, Emir Sanusi Lamido the reigning Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Nigerian Central Bank.
At the event were Dr Walter Carrington-former US Ambassador to Nigeria; Governor Abdullahi Ganduje; Mr Adesola Adeduntan, CEO of First Bank, amongst others.