Meet Obii Okafor, first African woman to win UK telecoms champion award
Nigerian-born technology executive Obiageli Obii Okafor has become the first African woman to receive the Women in Telecoms Champion award at the Comms Council UK Awards 2026, earning recognition for her contributions to the United Kingdom’s telecommunications industry.
The award recognises women making significant contributions to innovation, leadership and long-term growth within the UK’s telecoms sector, marking another achievement in Okafor’s journey from Nigeria to becoming a respected figure in global technology.
Being the first African to receive this recognition means our people now know there are no barriers stopping us from achieving what we want.
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