By Peace Udugba
Nigerian Women in PR, the Nigeria country hub of the Public Relations Women Foundation, has announced the appointment of its first non-founder executive leadership team, marking a new phase in the organisation’s growth and institutional development.
The five-member team will serve a two-year tenure ending in March 2028, signalling a transition from a founder-led structure to a more distributed and inclusive leadership model.
New Executive Team
The newly appointed executives include:
Adaoha Njemanze — President
Founder of NOVVA Media and Communications, Njemanze will provide strategic direction for the organisation’s next phase of growth.
Omotoyosi Ajayi — Vice President and Programmes Director
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stage Africa Media and Advisory, Ajayi will oversee programming strategy and support executive leadership across initiatives.
Ufuoma Oritsebinone — Partnership and Advocacy Coordinator
A Chief Communications Officer at the Directorate of Intelligence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she will drive partnerships and advance advocacy efforts.
Fatihah Ayinde — Communications and Events Coordinator
Founder of Flagscale PR & Communications, Ayinde will lead communications strategy and coordinate events.
Edose Eromosele — Membership and Community Engagement Coordinator
A Corporate Communications Executive at Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, she will focus on membership growth and community engagement.
Leadership Transition
The organisation said the appointments reflect a deliberate effort to build an inclusive leadership structure that spans agency and client-side practice, as well as public and private sector experience.
According to Nigerian Women in PR, the selection process followed months of assessment and consideration of each appointee’s contributions to the community.
Founder’s Remarks
Founder and outgoing executive lead, Tolulope Olorundero, who also serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of PRWF, described the transition as a critical milestone.
“It is a privilege to transition leadership to a team that I am confident will build on our foundation and exceed the impact we have achieved to date,” she said.
“Succession planning and impact sustainability are central to how we think about this organisation. Nigerian Women in PR has always been bigger than any one person, and today that becomes fully visible.”
Vision for the Future
Speaking on behalf of the new leadership, President Adaoha Njemanze reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the role of women in public relations.
“I have always been a strong advocate for Nigerian women in public relations,” she said. “We must continue to amplify the value of PR while actively shaping its future. I am excited about the opportunity to drive meaningful change, strengthen collaboration, and elevate professional standards.”
About the Organisation
Founded in 2019, Nigerian Women in PR has engaged over 12,000 professional women and delivered more than 15 PR Students Summits across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The organisation has also introduced a reverse mentorship programme and published two editions of the Experiencing PR book, documenting the careers of Nigerian women in public relations globally.
The appointment of a non-founder executive team marks the organisation’s transition into a new phase focused on expanded capacity, wider reach, and deeper impact across Nigeria and Africa’s communications industry.
Nigerian Women in PR is a professional community for practising and aspiring female PR practitioners, committed to knowledge development, visibility for women in PR, and global relevance for Nigerian professionals.
Contact: secretariat@ngwomeninpr.org
Website: www.ngwomeninpr.org�
