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done the right thing.
I hope we will get to optimize our oil and gas
resources for industrialization, creating jobs
and wealth in Nigeria with uninterrupted power
supply. Then, we can look at the energy mix by
reducing our carbon footprints. You can’t sit in
the World Bank or in the United Nations until
Africa is ready to decarbonize because Africa
is not producing the amount of carbon that the
Western world is doing. It is in different phases.
It’s not every size fits and whilst the Western
world is decarbonizing, Africa still needs to
go through its industrialization phase before
decarbonizing.
So, our energy mix will be hydrocarbon
dependent on the gas side, pending when we
are fully industrialized to the point where we
can maximize renewable energy to provide
uninterrupted power supply.
As we conclude, knowing fully well that you are a
successful entrepreneur, what advice would you
give to aspiring individuals, particularly women
who are interested in pursuing a career in the oil
in oil and gas industry?
My first advice is to know who you are and
your calling. You must know what you stand for,
and you must remain focused.
That’s the first thing. The second thing is
ensuring you have the right support system so
you don’t joke with your family and siblings. My
parents played a significant role in defining
who I am in business and my private life.
I mean, I’ve been fortunate to have an
understanding husband who allowed me
to travel when I had to travel and grow my
career and business, provided I had done
my duty and responsibility in the home. I
also have responsible friends who have
supported me with great advice, and I’ve
been blessed with mentors and coaches.
I’m involved in the right networks and
committed to continuing professional
development in the relevant associations,
institutions and societies. In recent times, l
have become very much engaged in women
empowerment initiatives. So, it’s vital to
connect women to Commonwealth business,
women’s network, and Women in Energy
Network, where I’m a co-founder. I’m very
much involved in women in empowerment
initiatives. That’s why, as I told you earlier, I
give much of my time and resources to girls
in STEM and women in engineering, energy
and entrepreneurship. I want to see them
succeed and be even more successful than
myself.
I have been able to mentor and coach
young women in male-dominated sectors so
that they don’t go through as many hurdles
as I had to do. Being in a male-dominated
environment is not easy, but by the special
grace of God and with the right support
system and advice, you can succeed. Lastly,
I’d like to thank you, and I’d also like to
recognize my supportive husband, and my
three young adult children, who have given
me this space to express myself and do what
makes me happy.
You are welcome, ma’am.
Tolulope
Akinruli
AUTHOR BIO
My love to impact knowledge
to the
young and old led me to research and writing.
Also, l have been business-oriented, right from
childhood, which made me focus more on driving
the business world and also to help people grow
their business. As a writer, I aim to create an
insightful image in the minds of every reader for
maximum wealth and health.
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