As part of efforts to deepen strategic collaboration for the benefit of Edo State indigenes abroad and to learn how to navigate challenges as well as implement what works, the Director General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency, Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor, paid a visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) headquarters in Abuja…
Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor is a shining example of compassion and kindness. Her humanitarian journey has touched countless lives, and her dedication to improving the well-being of others is truly inspiring. Her mother recounts how, at the end of school terms, she would bring back provisions and essentials given to her for her stay in…
The Africa Day Awards International is a prestigious platform that honours outstanding achievements across Africa and her Diaspora. Held annually in London on May 25th hosted by the Diaspora Economic Forum (DEF). This event is set to spotlight outstanding achievements across leadership, entrepreneurship, and diaspora engagement. This year’s Woman of Excellence Award will be presented…
Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor’s leadership journey began to take shape during her secondary school days at the Federal Government Girls’ College, Benin, where she emerged as Head Girl of the 1994 set. This early distinction set the stage for her future endeavors. Her leadership acumen was further honed during her time at the University of…
I remember how being in school was like. The seemingly never ending struggle of juggling personal development, school work and other demands that are part and parcel of human life. The reality is, being a student is very demanding. As a Nigerian student, you want to buy hand-outs, extra resources, pay for departmental fees and other hidden fees yet you also want to eat healthy and spend the money…
Peculiar to many African women is a masking of their weaknesses and watching out for every other person but themselves. In my observation, there comes a time when everything seems to come to a stand still, maybe they fall sick, they loose out on friendships and genuine connections, they loose out on an opportunity, they feel cheated because they…
Silence. For centuries, it has been the expectation for women. To be seen, not heard. To follow, not lead. But the tide is turning. Women are rising, their voices echoing a powerful message: Every woman deserves a voice. This isn’t just about having a conversation. It’s about shattering the glass ceiling, dismantling the structures that…
Dr. Loretta Ogboro-Okor is a distinguished leader in medicine, humanitarian efforts, and global advocacy, with over 15 years of dedicated service in the NHS, UK.
