In light of the gender disparities and prejudice against women in both private and government sectors, the ratio of women in top leadership positions is small compared to men. Although gender inequality is an issue almost everywhere globally, it is more prevalent in Nigeria. Due to religious beliefs and traditional culture, many people still oppose the idea of women in power. However, one woman set out to change this dogma.

Diezani-Allison Madueke is right up there with names like Stella Aduah, Sandra Oby-Ezekwesili, and Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, all women inspirations for aspiring young female professionals. Driven by ambition and determination, Alison Madueke led a record-breaking career of firsts, which sets her apart as one of Nigeria's most prominent women leaders.
Undeterred by the societal limitations placed against women, Alison Madueke has been committed to the path of success. She is one of Nigeria's foremost oil and gas experts with over 15 years of experience in the industry. After completing her Bachelor's program in Architecture abroad at Howard University, she returned to Nigeria and joined Shell Petroleum Development Corporation.
She began her career in Shell with an entry-level position, working in the estates' area of operation and serving as the branch's architectural consultant. She was eventually promoted to Head of Civil Infrastructures. She later became the Head of the Corporate Issues and Crisis Management Unit.
In 2002, Diezani-Alison Madueke was awarded the prestigious British Foreign and Commonwealth Chevening Scholarship. Right after, she decided to further her education at the Judge Business Institute, Cambridge University, UK, where she obtained an MBA in 2003.
Upon returning to Nigeria, she rose to the Lead Joint Ventures Representation Adviser position. After about 15 years of working experience in Shell Petroleum corporations, she became the first woman Executive Director in 2007. And this led brought Alison Madueke into the limelight as one of the brightest minds in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector.
Alison often shared that her experience working in a male-dominated sector such as shared taught her the importance of hard work and determination. She took her position seriously and worked through tough challenges to eventually reach the top positions in the organization. Also, she has publicly mentored young women working in male-dominated sectors like herself to change their mode of thinking.
As Executive Director of Shell Corporation, she delegated roles and worked in favor of the company's objectives. But, Alison Madueke's role as Executive Director was short-lived due to her appointment as the Minister of Transport under the late former President, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, in 2007. Barely a year after, she was again appointed as the Minister of Mines and Steel Development.
In addition, Alison Madueke broke the public record as the first woman minister to hold both positions. Based on her academic background and career, she is publically recognized as one of the most brilliant minds in the Nigerian government. Meanwhile, she added another feather to her cap with her appointment as Nigeria's first female Minister of Petroleum under President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
Despite the journalistic smear campaigns, it became evident that no one else was more qualified to take on this significant role. She introduced several initiatives and innovations to revolutionize the Nigerian oil and gas sector and compete globally. Her mission was to advance Nigeria's interests abroad and to protect the country's rights to have its opinions heard in global energy negotiations.
By 2010, Nigeria shipped approximately one million barrels per day to the United States 2010, accounting for 9% of the total crude oil and petroleum product imports in the United States and over 40% of Nigerian exports. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria's crude oil sales were highest between 2009 and 2014 during Alison Madueke's tenure as petroleum minister.
Furthermore, Diezani Alison-Madueke championed the passing of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Bill as part of her drive to empower local businesses. Former President Goodluck Jonathan signed the bill into law in 2010, impacting indigenous engagement and the development of local capacities and thereby transforming Nigeria's oil sector in general.
Since President Goodluck Jonathan signed the Nigerian Content Act into law on April 22, 2010, Alison Madueke has produced over 15,000 direct jobs in the oil and gas industry. Also, according to an Energy Mix Report from July 3, 2013, the Nigerian Content Act created over 10,000 training and attachment possibilities for Nigerians under former Petroleum Minister Alison Madueke.
Meanwhile, Alison did not have a smooth run throughout her tenure. She faced several challenges that prevented her from achieving her objectives. Under Diezani's leadership, the Petroleum Ministry dealt with the epidemic of illegal refineries and crude oil theft. And almost 5,000 kilometres of vandalized pipelines, but she stayed steadfast.
In a report by Financial Times in 2012, Mrs Alison Madueke received multiple death threats for taking away import licenses from 90 Petroleum Marketers who had no infrastructure in Nigeria in November 2011. She explained the need for new infrastructure in the country. However, she continued in her excellent work, ensuring that Nigeria's oil and gas sector remained relevant even globally.
Nevertheless, there's no doubt that Alison Madueke is a pioneer women's leader. She continued to move past hurdles and gain more successes. In 2010, she became the first woman to lead a National Delegation to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, Conference in Vienna, Austria.
In September 2011, Mrs Alison Madueke was the first woman to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Management Sciences by the Nigerian Defence Academy. Another monumental highlight in her record-breaking career is her appointment as OPEC president. Alison emerged as the first female President at the 2014 OPEC conference in Vienna, Austria.
Soon after, she was appointed as the President of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GCEF) at the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the forum in Doha, Qatar. She replaced Libya's Prime Minister for Corporations, Abdourhman Atahar Al-Shirish. Her election also occurred during the OPEC 166th meeting, which was expected to have significant policies to help boost crude oil prices.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, has as its mission to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries. It also seeks to stabilize oil markets to ensure an efficient, economic, and regular supply of petroleum to consumers and a steady income for producers. And a fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry.
Ultimately, Alison Madueke is one of Nigeria's most prominent oil and gas moguls. She had an outstanding career in Shell Corporations, which eventually led to her position as Executive Director. As Minister of Petroleum Resources, she introduced multiple initiatives to build a globally competitive oil industry in Nigeria.
Her administration also supported industrial boosts and infrastructural development despite facing multiple threats from the opposition. Based on a report by Pulse ng, Diezani Alison-Madueke forced Nigeria to invest in essential infrastructure, including maritime boats, petroleum jetties, and depots, to the point where over half of the vessels operating in Nigeria are owned by Nigerians.
Overall, the former minister has shown through and through that she's a hard nut to crack. She stood by her policies and worked tirelessly to reform the Nigerian oil and gas sector. Diezani-Alison Madueke added another feather to her cap by becoming the first female President of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in 2014.

With her long list of achievements, it's clear that Alison Madueke has nothing to prove as a pioneer women's leader in Nigeria.

This one go soon return to the country, trust me, and go buy form.

What about all the (alleged ) corruption charges leveled against her ?
Should we celebrate which people in our society ?

Damn, this is a very different perspective, the truth finder indeed.

thetruthfinderr:
In light of the gender disparities and prejudice against women in both private and government sectors, the ratio of women in top leadership positions is small compared to men. Although gender inequality is an issue almost. everywhere globally, it is more prevalent in Nigeria. Due to religious beliefs and traditional culture, many people still oppose the idea of women in power. However, one woman set out to change this dogma.

Diezani-Allison Madueke is right up there with names like Stella Aduah, Sandra Oby-Ezekwesili, and Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, all women inspirations for aspiring young female professionals. Driven by ambition and determination, Alison Madueke led a record-breaking career of firsts, which sets her apart as one of Nigeria's most prominent women leaders.
Undeterred by the societal limitations placed against women, Alison Madueke has been committed to the path of success. She is one of Nigeria's foremost oil and gas experts with over 15 years of experience in the industry. After completing her Bachelor's program in Architecture abroad at Howard University, she returned to Nigeria and joined Shell Petroleum Development Corporation.
She began her career in Shell with an entry-level position, working in the estates' area of operation and serving as the branch's architectural consultant. She was eventually promoted to Head of Civil Infrastructures. She later became the Head of the Corporate Issues and Crisis Management Unit.
In 2002, Diezani-Alison Madueke was awarded the prestigious British Foreign and Commonwealth Chevening Scholarship. Right after, she decided to further her education at the Judge Business Institute, Cambridge University, UK, where she obtained an MBA in 2003.
Upon returning to Nigeria, she rose to the Lead Joint Ventures Representation Adviser position. After about 15 years of working experience in Shell Petroleum corporations, she became the first woman Executive Director in 2007. And this led brought Alison Madueke into the limelight as one of the brightest minds in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector.
Alison often shared that her experience working in a male-dominated sector such as shared taught her the importance of hard work and determination. She took her position seriously and worked through tough challenges to eventually reach the top positions in the organization. Also, she has publicly mentored young women working in male-dominated sectors like herself to change their mode of thinking.
As Executive Director of Shell Corporation, she delegated roles and worked in favor of the company's objectives. But, Alison Madueke's role as Executive Director was short-lived due to her appointment as the Minister of Transport under the late former President, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, in 2007. Barely a year after, she was again appointed as the Minister of Mines and Steel Development.
In addition, Alison Madueke broke the public record as the first woman minister to hold both positions. Based on her academic background and career, she is publically recognized as one of the most brilliant minds in the Nigerian government. Meanwhile, she added another feather to her cap with her appointment as Nigeria's first female Minister of Petroleum under President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
Despite the journalistic smear campaigns, it became evident that no one else was more qualified to take on this significant role. She introduced several initiatives and innovations to revolutionize the Nigerian oil and gas sector and compete globally. Her mission was to advance Nigeria's interests abroad and to protect the country's rights to have its opinions heard in global energy negotiations.
By 2010, Nigeria shipped approximately one million barrels per day to the United States 2010, accounting for 9% of the total crude oil and petroleum product imports in the United States and over 40% of Nigerian exports. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria's crude oil sales were highest between 2009 and 2014 during Alison Madueke's tenure as petroleum minister.
Furthermore, Diezani Alison-Madueke championed the passing of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Bill as part of her drive to empower local businesses. Former President Goodluck Jonathan signed the bill into law in 2010, impacting indigenous engagement and the development of local capacities and thereby transforming Nigeria's oil sector in general.
Since President Goodluck Jonathan signed the Nigerian Content Act into law on April 22, 2010, Alison Madueke has produced over 15,000 direct jobs in the oil and gas industry. Also, according to an Energy Mix Report from July 3, 2013, the Nigerian Content Act created over 10,000 training and attachment possibilities for Nigerians under former Petroleum Minister Alison Madueke.
Meanwhile, Alison did not have a smooth run throughout her tenure. She faced several challenges that prevented her from achieving her objectives. Under Diezani's leadership, the Petroleum Ministry dealt with the epidemic of illegal refineries and crude oil theft. And almost 5,000 kilometres of vandalized pipelines, but she stayed steadfast.
In a report by Financial Times in 2012, Mrs Alison Madueke received multiple death threats for taking away import licenses from 90 Petroleum Marketers who had no infrastructure in Nigeria in November 2011. She explained the need for new infrastructure in the country. However, she continued in her excellent work, ensuring that Nigeria's oil and gas sector remained relevant even globally.
Nevertheless, there's no doubt that Alison Madueke is a pioneer women's leader. She continued to move past hurdles and gain more successes. In 2010, she became the first woman to lead a National Delegation to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, Conference in Vienna, Austria.
In September 2011, Mrs Alison Madueke was the first woman to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Management Sciences by the Nigerian Defence Academy. Another monumental highlight in her record-breaking career is her appointment as OPEC president. Alison emerged as the first female President at the 2014 OPEC conference in Vienna, Austria.
Soon after, she was appointed as the President of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GCEF) at the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the forum in Doha, Qatar. She replaced Libya's Prime Minister for Corporations, Abdourhman Atahar Al-Shirish. Her election also occurred during the OPEC 166th meeting, which was expected to have significant policies to help boost crude oil prices.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, has as its mission to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries. It also seeks to stabilize oil markets to ensure an efficient, economic, and regular supply of petroleum to consumers and a steady income for producers. And a fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry.
Ultimately, Alison Madueke is one of Nigeria's most prominent oil and gas moguls. She had an outstanding career in Shell Corporations, which eventually led to her position as Executive Director. As Minister of Petroleum Resources, she introduced multiple initiatives to build a globally competitive oil industry in Nigeria.
Her administration also supported industrial boosts and infrastructural development despite facing multiple threats from the opposition. Based on a report by Pulse ng, Diezani Alison-Madueke forced Nigeria to invest in essential infrastructure, including maritime boats, petroleum jetties, and depots, to the point where over half of the vessels operating in Nigeria are owned by Nigerians.
Overall, the former minister has shown through and through that she's a hard nut to crack. She stood by her policies and worked tirelessly to reform the Nigerian oil and gas sector. Diezani-Alison Madueke added another feather to her cap by becoming the first female President of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in 2014.

With her long list of achievements, it's clear that Alison Madueke has nothing to prove as a pioneer women's leader in Nigeria.