Oluremi Odunsi
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Oluremi Odunsi | |
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 Odunsi in March 2025 | |
| Born | |
| Education | Obafemi Awolowo University (BSc) EDHEC Business School |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of Eridan Group |
| Awards | Nigerian Books of Records (2021),[1] Yessiey Awards (2023)[2] |
Oluremi Oluwalogbon Odunsi (born 13 October 1968) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and female empowerment advocate. She is the founder and CEO of Eridan Group.[3] [4]
Early life and education
[edit]Oluremi Oluwalogbon Odunsi was born 13 October 1963. She attended Obafemi Awolowo University, where she earned a B.sc degree in management and accounting. She also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information and Communication Technology from EDHEC Business School in France.[5][6]
Career
[edit]Odunsi began her career in banking, insurance, automobile, real estate and FMCG industries before founding Eridan Group.[7] She is an advocate of gender equality and socio-economic development in Nigeria known for combating gender-based violence and promoting women's entrepreneurship. Her work has influenced policies supporting women's empowerment.[8][9]
Oluremi has reportedly influenced an increase in youth and women participation in agriculture by pioneering an implementation of high-efficiency, climate-smart agriculture such as precision farming, drip irrigation, and agroforestry to increase yields while reducing water usage and emissions in Nigeria.[10][5]
According to Blueprint, she helped over 10,000 children and 1,500 women living in poverty build sustainable small businesses and improve their livelihoods through her transformative entrepreneurship program.[11][12]
In 2025, she was named one of the five Influential African Women in International Development by Independent.[6] She was listed by New Telegraph amongst four African women advocating for education and empowerment for girls.[3]
Recognition
[edit]Oluremi is a fellow of Institute of Consulting, EDHEC Business School,[8] Chartered Institute of Accounting, ACCA and fellowship membership in FCCA (UK).[5] In 2021 she was inducted into Nigerian Books of Records as an awardee and in 2023, she was awarded Philanthropy of the Year by Yessiey Awards for her contributions.[1] [2]
References
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- ^ Jump up to: a b "Oluremi Odunsi Receives Philanthropy Of The Year At Yessiey Awards". authorityngr.com. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Shaping Futures Four Female Mentors Driving Education Empowerment For Girl Child". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ^ "Oluremi Odunsi Pioneering Agriculture Innovation And Leadership In Multiple Sectors". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "From Fields To Frontiers African leaders Drive Inclusive Growth Through Entrepreneurial leadership And Policy Driven Action". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Five Influential Women In The Field Of International Development". independent.ng. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ^ "Entrepreneur Investor Conference Hold". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Nathaniel Albert Foundation A Quiet Driving Force Behind Education Health Women Empowerment/". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ^ "Five Nigerian Trailblazers Redefining Innovation And Economic Growth". authorityngr.com. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ^ "Odunsis Deepspace Ignites Africas Maker Revolution". peoplesdaily.ng. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ^ "Oluremi Odunsi Spearheading An Entrepreneurship Empowerment Movement". blueprint.ng. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "lagos Bizwoman Joins Race For Kosofe House Of Reps Seat". punchng.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.