Winifred Akpani Explained

Winifred Akpani
Nationality:	Nigerian
Spouse:	Walter Akpani (MD/CEO, Providus Bank Limited)
Alma Mater:	University of Benin University of Lagos
Occupation:	Businesswoman, Entrepreneur
Known For:	Founder and CEO of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited Chairperson, Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN)^[1] ^[2]

Winifred Akpani is a Nigerian businesswoman and entrepreneur recognized for her contributions to the oil and gas industry. She is a Chartered Accountant and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited,^[3] an indigenous petroleum products marketing company based in Nigeria.^{[4] [5]}

Early life and education

Akpani earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Benin, Benin City. She subsequently obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science from the University of Lagos.^{[6] [7]}

She is a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Institute of Directors. Committed to continuous education, she has participated in various courses in finance, oil and gas, corporate governance, and banking.^[8]

Career

Akpani began her career as a trainee accountant at Oni Lasebikan and Co. (now Ernst & Young) in 1987. She subsequently joined Arthur Anderson & Co. (now KPMG Professional Services), where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1990. She held the position of audit senior until her departure in 1992.^{[9] [10]}

In 1992, she joined Flame Petroleum & Gas Company Limited as a Financial Controller and was promoted to Executive Director in 1997.^{[7] [11]} In 1998, Akpani founded Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited with an initial capital of 200,000 Naira. The company started by distributing diesel in 200-liter drums to homes, guest houses, banks, and corporations.^[12] Over time, Northwest Petroleum expanded its operations to include international oil trading and service transactions, as well as investments in the midstream and upstream sectors of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.^{[13] [14] [15] [16]}

Contributions and affiliations

In 2019, she was elected as the new Chairman of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN).^{[17] [18]}

Personal life

Winifred Akpani is married to Walter Akpani, who is the Managing Director and CEO of Providus Bank Limited.

Notes and References

1. Web site: DAPPMAN. dappman.org.ng.
2. Web site: Petroleum marketers, DAPPMAN oppose FG’s 0.5% tax structure - Daily Trust. dailytrust.com.
3. Web site: Home - Northwest Petroleum.
4. Web site: From N200k startup to multimillion-dollar empire: The inspiring journey of Winifred Akpani and Northwest Petroleum & Gas. Ruth. Okwumbu-Imafidon. July 22, 2023.
5. Web site: Winifred Akpani Biography, State of Origin, Career, Education, Net Worth MP3 DOWNLOAD Lyrics Songs. July 24, 2023. Niggaloaded.
6. Web site: Women in Business: Winifred Akpani. Kemi. Ajumobi. May 8, 2020. Businessday NG.
7. Web site: Meet Winifred Akpani, The Nigerian Female Billionaire who started as a trainee accountant. May 2, 2019. Trek Africa.
8. https://independent.ng/ican-remains-key-player-in-finance-accounting-space-in-nigeria-eyitayo/ ICAN Remains Key Player In Finance, Accounting Space in Nigeria – Comfort Eyitayo, 57th President of ICAN
9. Web site: DAME WINNIE AKPANI: When Ibusa Think-Tank celebrated a corporate Titan - Vanguard News.
10. Web site: How Dame WINIFRED AKPANI Runs Northwest Petroleum. City. People. April 2, 2019.
11. Web site: Meet 10 Nigerian women changing the narratives in the Oil and Gas industry. Inimfon. Asifa. April 14, 2023.
12. Web site: With deregulation, oil consumers will have options – CEO Northwest Petroleum - Daily Trust. dailytrust.com.
13. Web site: Meet The Woman Behind NORTHWEST Petrol Station. March 29, 2018.
14. Web site: Meet Power Couple Who Play BIG In Corporate Nigeria. City. People. July 22, 2020.
15. Web site: BEHOLD DAME WINIFRED AKPANI, THE OIL MOGUL AND CEO OF NORTHWEST PETROLEUM. Tectono Business Review.
16. Web site: 5 Top Oil and Gas Barons in Nigeria You Don't Know. Lois. Agada. July 24, 2023.
17. https://www.brandiconimage.com/2019/08/winifred-akpani-elected-as-new-dappman.html Winifred Akpani Elected as New DAPPMAN Chairman
18. Web site: Subsidy: Petroleum Marketers to Donate Buses For Mass Transportation. Hauwa Abubakar. Anaja. June 7, 2023.