Dr. Agatha Elumelu-Obiekwugo is a distinguished Nigerian entrepreneur with over 25 years of corporate experience spanning banking, commerce and industry, information technology, and consulting. She is the founder and CEO of ADASSA Energy Limited, a Lagos-based downstream oil and gas company specializing in the bulk trading of petroleum products and offering various oil services.

In addition to her role at ADASSA Energy, Dr. Elumelu-Obiekwugo holds board positions in several companies across diverse sectors. She serves as a non-executive director at Afriland Properties PLC, a real estate investment and development firm. Her other board memberships include Treasure Pacs Limited, a procurement and logistics company; TNC Computers, an information technology firm; and Bulksail Limited, which focuses on commodity, grocery, and beverage trading.

Dr. Elumelu-Obiekwugo’s academic credentials are equally impressive. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Literary Studies from Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma, Edo State, and an MBA in Marketing from the Lagos Business School. Further enhancing her expertise, she obtained a certificate in Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts.

Her contributions to the business landscape have been widely recognized. On November 26, 2022, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Administration (Honoris Causa) by the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), becoming the first woman to receive this honor since the institution’s establishment. In January 2024, Avance Media included her in their list of the 100 Most Influential African Women, highlighting her impact and leadership in the energy sector.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Elumelu-Obiekwugo is a founding member of the Women in Energy Network, where she currently serves on the Finance Committee of the Board. Her dedication to fostering gender diversity and inclusion in the energy sector underscores her commitment to empowering women in traditionally male-dominated industries.

Dr. Elumelu-Obiekwugo’s multifaceted career and unwavering dedication to excellence continue to inspire many within Nigeria and across Africa.