In Nigeria’s oil heartland, Olori Atuwatse III sees a different resource
Through the Elevate Africa Fellowship — a 10-month mentoring program for mid-career professionals, she and her husband founded — Olori Atuwatse III has committed $1 million to developing emerging African leaders, arguing that collaboration across the continent is essential for long-term progress.
Speaking at a graduation ceremony for EstablishHer, a six-month business and leadership program set up by the foundation, in March, Olori Atuwatse III said since launching, 44 participants had formally registered businesses, while others had secured new clients, expanded operations and gained access to mentorship, professional networks and financing.“The kingdom sadly suffers from what I call the resource curse,” the queen consort, Olori Atuwatse III, told CNN’s Larry Madowo.
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