About HB
Impacting life positively and developing women and girls’ capacities for the attainment of equality, inclusive development and peace.
Hajia Hafsat Balewa
Abuja socialite and business woman, Hajia Hafsat Balewa was born to the family of Late Alhaji Yinusa Ade Oduwole.
A trained Microbiologist and an ICT provider, Hafsat Balewa has been a key player in the oil and gas Industry over the last fifteen years.
Dr. Hafsat is happily married to Dr Jahlil Balewa and together are blessed with amazing children.
experience & recognitions
Professional and Social Activities
Professional Profile
Dr Hafsat wears many professional hats and seats atop high flying organizations. She is the:
- Director General of the Pan African Chamber of Culture, Trade and Investment in Nigeria.
- Director, Governing Board of the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone. Ogun State
- Convener, Association of African Women for Development (ASAWOD)
- Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Britney Petroleum Ltd
- Managing Director & Chief Executive Office, Jhafaton Global Inv. Ltd
- Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Rainbow Crescent Inv Ltd
- Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Per Dieu Assemblage Nig Ltd. amongst others.
Humanitarian Activities
Hajia Hafsat Balewa has contributed significantly to the betterment of the society through her purpose-driven initiatives , large employment opportunities provided for the teeming youth in her companies and passion for services to humanity.
Through her non-profit organization, Association of African Women for Development (ASAWOD), Dr. Hafsat has relentlessly supported youth and women in all spheres of their needs as well as support orphanage homes. Her utmost desire is to impact life positively and develop women and girls’ capacities for the attainment of equality, inclusive development and peace.
Social and Traditional Recognition
In recognition of her impact and service to the grassroot, Dr. Hafsat was honoured and turbaned with the prestigious title of:
- Gimbiya Dan Maliki of Tafawa Balewa Township, Bauchi State
- Gimbiya Sardauna of Giade and Gimbiya Sardauki of Worno, Bauchi State
- Gimbiya Dan Jinka of Paiko Kingdom of Niger State.
Honours and Awards
Dr. Hafsat Balewa is a recipient of numerous meritorious awards from different bodies/organizations at different times including:
- Honourary Doctorate Degree Causa (Business Statistics and Financial Management), African School of Diplomacy and International Relations and the Estam Formation University, Bene
- Conferment of Doctorate in Business Management Dubai.
- United Nations Peace & Goodwill Ambassador
- Pan African Humanitarian Award
African Eagles remarkable Innovations & Entrepreneurship Honors 2020 - Woman of the Year Platinum Limousine Organization
Distinguished CEO of the Year Award by Papyrus Magazine - Hope Alive Personality of the years by Hope Alive Foundation
- Accolade Most Outstanding Female Entrepreneur
- Award of Excellence Atlanta Business Cycle
- Philanthropist of the year 2015 by ADMA Awards Amsterdam
Latest News
Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun appoints Dr Hafsat Oduwole Balewa As Chairman of Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone
The executive governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed Dr Hafsat Oduwole Balewa...
Hajia Hafsat Balewa Nominated for Honours as “Outstanding Youth Enabler in Business” at the Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Maiden Young CEOs summit and Honours Event.
The nomination for award was given in recognition and celebration of Dr. Hafsat's notable support...
Hajia Hafsat Balewa bags honorary doctorate degree
Hajia Hafsat Balewa, on November 25, 2021, received an honorary doctorate degree in Business...