Wofai Samuel

Wofai Samuel
Wofai Samuel in October 2022
Born (1990-09-18) 18 September 1990
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Lagos, University of Calabar
OccupationPublic Relations
Years active2004–present[1]
Websitewofaisamuel.com

Wofai Samuel (/wəʊfaɪə/ ⓘ 18 September 1990)[1] is a Nigerian communications executive and acting director-general of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce.[2][3]

Early life and education

Samuel was born in Calabar, Cross River State,[1] where she attended the Federal Government Girls College and the University of Calabar in 2012 where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology and environmental biology.[4] She also earned an Advanced Diploma in Human Resources and Organisational Management from the University of Lagos.[5]

Career

In 2019, Samuel served as Head of Oil & Gas Communications for the Foreign Investment Network. In 2021, she was the Editor of Africa Energy & Infrastructure Magazine.[6][7]

In 2021, Samuel was director of communication and external affairs to the UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce.[8]

In August 2022, she joined the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce as director of communication, government relations and advocacy,[9] and later became acting director-general.[10]

In March 2024, Samuel implemented an inbound trade mission[11] to Nigeria for the Government of Illinois,[12] Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and was subsequently interviewed on Voice of America (Africa)[13][14] and Center for International Private Enterprise in Washington DC.[15]

Samuel is a member the World Agriculture Forum Council,[16] member of the Advisory Boards of Cetacea Online University,[17] an unaccredited university in Delaware, and the American Council on Management and Information Technology.[18]

Non-governmental engagements

Samuel moderated the YALI RLC West Africa Homecoming Conference in Lomé, Togo in December 2022.[19]

References

  1. ^ a b c Samuel, Wofai (25 February 2025). "Meet Wofai Samuel, the Communications Powerhouse leading NACC". Businessday NG (Interview). Interviewed by Adebayo Ifeoluwa. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  2. ^ Ikenwa, Chizoba (6 November 2017). "Media personality Wofai Samuel emerges youngest representative for the energy Nigeria assembly". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  3. ^ Meshioye, David (15 May 2024). "Inbound trade mission already bearing fruits, says NACC DG". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  4. ^ "Alumni". University of Calabar. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Commonwealth University of London nominates Wofai Samuel for honorary doctorate degree". The Nation. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  6. ^ Oladeinde, Yetunde (2 July 2023). "WOFAI SAMUEL: Kamala Harris, Remi Tinubu inspire me". The Nation. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  7. ^ "Global Investment outlook for Upstream Oil & Gas Post Covid-19, Perspectives from the Top". Foreign Investment Network. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  8. ^ "UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce appoints Nigerian as Communication, External Affairs Director". The Nation. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  9. ^ Faminu, Gbemi (26 July 2022). "NACC appoints Wofai Samuel as director of communications, government relations & advocacy". BusinessDay (Press release). Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  10. ^ Samuel, Wofai (12 September 2022). "Power sector crisis threatening business, economic growth – NACC boss". The Punch (Interview). Interviewed by Kolawole Olaniyi. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  11. ^ Balogun, Folake (19 March 2024). "NACC seeks to boost trade ties between Nigeria, Illinois businesses". Businessday. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  12. ^ "Government of Illinois inbound trade mission to Nigeria, biggest win as NACC's acting Director-General, says Wofai Samuel". The Guardian. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  13. ^ Samuel, Wofai (21 October 2024). "Nigeria-US Chamber aid women, youth amid worsening economic crisis". Voice of America (Interview). Interviewed by Chinedu Offor. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  14. ^ Samuel, Wofai (17 October 2024). "Nigeria-American Chamber boss urges renewal of AGOA". Voice of America (Interview). Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  15. ^ "Events". Center for International Private Enterprise. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  16. ^ "Cultivating Solutions for a Sustainable Future". World Agriculture Forum. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  17. ^ "Advisory Board". Cetacea University. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  18. ^ "Advisory Board". ACMIT. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  19. ^ Fabunmi, Funmilayo (22 December 2022). "Young leaders centre holds homecoming in Togo". The Punch. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
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