Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director-general of the World Trade
Organisation (WTO), and Mo Abudu, the media entrepreneur, have been named among
the ‘world’s 100 most powerful women in 2023’ by Forbes, the US business
magazine.
In a feature published on Tuesday, Forbes said the list was
compiled using four metrics — money, media, impact, and spheres of influence.
The magazine said approach ensures the list recognises women
who are not only financially powerful but also making a significant impact on
the world.
“The 2023 Power List was determined by four main metrics: money, media, impact, and spheres of influence,” Forbes wrote.
“For political
leaders, we weighed gross domestic products and populations; for corporate
chiefs, revenues, valuations, and employee counts were critical.
“Media mentions and social reach were analyzed for all. The
result: 100 women who are shaping the policies, products, and political fights
that define our world.”
Okonjo-Iweala and Abudu both secured the 87th and 98th
spots, respectively.
Other women who made the list include Beyoncé, Rihanna,
Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, and Kamala Harris.
This year’s top 100 females list featured women from six
categories — business (37), technology (9), finance (19), media &
entertainment (12), politics & policy (18), and philanthropy (5).
This is not the first time Nigerian women have been
recognised by Forbes.
In 2020, Okonjo-Iweala was named Forbes’ ‘African woman of
the year’.
She has also been included on Forbes’ ‘most powerful women’
list in 2021 and 2022.
Okonjo-Iweala is an economist and international development
professional.
She has more than 30 years of experience working in various
parts of the world.
In March 2021, she became the first woman and the first
African to serve as the WTO’s DG.
Okonjo-Iweala served as Nigeria’s finance minister for two
terms — from 2003-2006 and 2011-2015. She also briefly acted as the country’s
foreign minister in 2006.
Abudu, on the other hand, made her first appearance on the
list with the 99th position in 2022.
She rose to prominence after she created, produced, and
presented ‘Moments with Mo’ in 2006. She is also the founder of the Ebony Life
Television.
She is a movie producer and has produced several films,
including ‘The Wedding Party,’ ‘The Royal Hibiscus Hotel,’ ‘Chief Daddy,’ ‘Your
Excellency,’ and ‘Òlòtūré.’
She has also received several recognitions for her craft.
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