About HB
Impacting life positively and developing women and girls’ capacities for the attainment of equality, inclusive development and peace.
Hajia Hafsat Balewa
Dr. Hafsat Oduwole Balewa is a renowned Trade and Investment Specialist, Development Enthusiast, Project Manager and Global Entrepreneur, Dr Hafsat Balewa hails from Ogun State. Nigeria.
She has spent over three decades in global investment promotion and trade exchange in Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Manufacturing and Fashion Industry within and outside Nigeria.
A tireless advocate of entrepreneurship development, job creation and social renaissance, uses most of her time initiating and spearheading numerous initiatives and projects for states and federal government in Nigeria all centred on addressing the structural and systemic fault lines that hinders development and keeps people in poverty and unemployed.
experience & recognitions
Professional and Social Activities
Professional Profile
Dr Hafsat wears many professional hats and seats atop high flying organizations. She is the:
- Chairman, Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone
- 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:
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Honorary Doctorate in Business Management and Humanitarian Studies from American Management University
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Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 2024 Africa Advancement Forum’s Global Summit in London
- 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
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