LEADERSHIP Social Impact Person of the Year 2024: Olori Atuwatse III

With a background in law from the London School of Economics and a member of professional bodies such as CIARB Nigeria, Olori Atuwatse III combines his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise to create value across diverse sectors.

He has successfully established start-ups in the fashion and hospitality industries. He sits on the boards of various companies and businesses and constantly seeks opportunities to create value through enterprise.

Beyond the enterprise, Olori has a passion for coaching youth and guiding them through various stages of learning with practical skills through education and vocational training.

Olori Atuwatse III is a devoted mother and Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom who is passionate about strengthening her community through education, entrepreneurship and healthcare.

Through the Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), he has launched several initiatives providing education, skills training, healthcare and economic empowerment, including the Teacher Training Programme, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo STEM and Innovation Lab, Garden of Love project and Wuwu Ore. Poor children, women and communities in the kingdom.

Moving beyond the borders of Warri Kingdom, Olori Atuwatse III is working with the Nigerian government on programs to improve the lives of women. She is an appointed member of the High Level Advisory Committee (HLAC) on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender in Nigeria; This committee was established by the government to effectively tackle issues related to women empowerment across the world.

In addition to being the recipient of numerous awards, His Royal Highness Olori Atuwatse III also had the honor of serving as a member of the judging panel at the prestigious Diana Awards in March 2024, a testament to his esteemed reputation and expertise. .

A builder at heart, Olori Atuwatse III is determined to leave a legacy of education and empowerment in Warri kingdom, Nigeria and the world. HRH Olori was named among the 100 Most Influential African Women List of 2023 by Avance Media.

A testament to Olori’s resilient spirit is summed up in one of his impassioned statements: ‘Looking like a failure doesn’t disqualify you. It’s just an indication that you’re going in the wrong direction and it’s time to learn something new.’

She is happily married to His Royal Highness, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, and they have three children.