Meet Nigeria’s richest women who are giving men a run for their money

Stella Okoli

Stella Okoli

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She is the founder of Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a company that produces one of the cheapest but quality drugs widely consumed in Nigeria and beyond.

Worth over $500 million, Okoli aims to improve healthcare in Africa’s most populous nation for overall growth and development of all and sundry.

In 2014, Okoli’s contribution was recognized by the Nigerian government and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, presented her with the award for the member of Order in Nigeria. She also received the ECOWAS International Gold award.