Angela Emuwa

Angela Olufunmilayo Emuwa is a Nigerian media executive and journalist. She is the chair of Punch Media Foundation, appointed by the Board of Punch Nigeria Limited in June 2018 after the death of her brother, Gbadebowale Wayne Aboderin, on May 30, 2018.[1] Before her appointment as the chair, she joined the board in 1994 and functioned as a non-executive director of the company.

Angela Emuwa
Olufunmilayo
StatusActive
NationalityNigerian
Other namesOlufunmilayo
CitizenshipNigerian
EducationESUT Business School
Occupation(s)Media executive, Journalist
OrganizationPunch Media Foundation
PredecessorGbadebowale Aboderin
Parent

Biography

Emuwa is a Nigerian journalist. She is the daughter of Olu Aboderin. Before her journey in Punch Media Foundation, Emuwa had vast experience in the media space as she held various positions at the Newswatch Communications Limited between 1986 and 1995 and was also the advertising sales director at Africa Today, 1995-1999 and Head of Operations at News Africa 2000–2003.[2][3] Emuwa is an advocate for children living with disabilities and the President of Autism Parents Association International, APAI, formerly known as Parents Against Autism Initiative, PAAI.[4] She is also an advocate against climate change. She is the collaborator of The Dawn Project through which she has led efforts to combat the impact of climate change in Nigeria and led the planting of over 250 trees in Lagos.[5][6]

Awards

In 2019, Angela Emuwa was honoured with awards at the Great Place To Work (GPTW) Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner and Maiden Edition of the Women Leaders Awards. She was recognised as one of the Distinguished Women Leaders.[7][8]

References
  1. "Our Board – PUNCH Media Foundation". Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  2. Adeniyi, Enioluwa (June 27, 2018). "Punch Replaces Late Aboderin, Appoints New Chairman, Director". Naija News. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. Otufodunrin, Lekan (June 28, 2018). "Angela Emuwa is PUNCH new Chairman". Media Career Services. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  4. "There is nothing to hide about children with disabilities - Emuwa". Vanguard News. July 4, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  5. Ewuzie, Kelechi (September 8, 2020). "Dawn project donate trees to combat climate change, plans zero-emission confab". Business Day. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  6. Gbonegun, Victor (April 11, 2021). "View from Heart and Eyes to provide climate change solutions". The Guardian. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  7. Our Correspondents (July 8, 2019). "Newman, Alakija, Emuwa, Others Bag GPTW Awards". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  8. The Nation (July 10, 2019). "Newman, Alakija, Emuwa, others get awards". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
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