Women in Business: Abosede George Ogan

Abosede George Ogun  is an experienced tri-sector leader with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit, private and public sectors. Skilled in development communications, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability complemented by strong analytical skills, team building and interpersonal skills. She possesses over a decade of development experience following a degree in Political Science/public Administration and MSC focused in Communication for Innovation & Development from The University of Reading.

Back at Bank PHB Intern Reality TV Show, she was a participant and became 2nd runner up. The show sought to raise young entrepreneurs by providing a platform for them to learn, while exhibiting their skills in business.

She went ahead to become an Assistant Manager at Knowledge Center Limited, a knowledge management firm involved in consultancies on knowledge management issues of public and private sector.

As Program Administrator for Actionaid, she was involved with Support International Partnership against AIDS in Africa (SIPAA) and Strengthen Nigerian Response to HIV/ AIDS (SNR) as Program Administrator for both. The Support to International Partnership against AIDS in Africa (SIPAA) Program was a three year initiative managed by Actionaid Africa and funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), as part of the broader DFID support to the International Partnership against AIDS in Africa (IPAA).

From 2006-2007, at Regional Focal Point West Africa, Global Youth Action Network, Abosede selected and led a team of 16 National coordinators across West Africa, empowering them with resources, connections and support needed to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS. She engaged over 1,000 young people using social media tools and advocated stronger support against HIV/AIDS.

As Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Bank PHB, she was part of its programs for implementing its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) objectives. BANK PHB initiated a comprehensive response to the plight of public secondary education in Nigeria titled

Bank PHB National Scholars Scheme which integrates a holistic initiative to uplift the standards of education in community structures in the six geo-political zones of the Federation.

She was Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator at First Bank of Nigeria Plc, where she helped to support FBN Holdings process of integrating sustainability into its business operations and activities. She contributed to initiating, planning and implementing the Group’s CSR initiatives. She also ensured the Group has adequate mileage on its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability initiatives through strategic media engagements.

Abosede assisted in intensifying the Group’s partnerships with its business community for mutual benefit. She involved internal stakeholders in the implementation of the Group’s CSR activities through initiatives like the Employee Volunteering Programme. She contributed to the internal and external reporting requirements of the Group, as it relates to its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, she ensured adequate monitoring and evaluation of all the Group’s CSR initiatives based on the monitoring framework.

She is the Founder of Women in Politics which is a platform that supports and encourages women in politics. She’s also the author, Building a Conscious Career, a book that is truly inspiring in every way.

In her opinion, every career woman needs to sit and ask themselves, ‘ where do I see myself in X number of years? What are my strengths and weaknesses? What organisations will help me achieve my dreams?”

According to her, “Don’t leave building networks to chance, have a plan for your career so when you meet people you know what role those people can play in your career growth”.

Abosede believes in the importance of networking. She says “Building networks can be financially rewarding. I got my current role through a friend who had seen my role advertised. The next information you need for your next step is probably already within your network.”

She is currently the Director, Strategy, Funding and Stakeholder Management at Lagos State Employment Trust, Fund.