Angela Emuwa Explained

Angela Emuwa
Native Name:Olufunmilayo
Other Names:Olufunmilayo
Disappeared Status:Active

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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.

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]

Notes and References

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