Thelma Ekiyor

Thelma Ekiyor
Born
Thelma Arimiebi Ekiyor
NationalityNigerian
Other namesSolanke
Alma mater
Occupations

Thelma Arimiebi Ekiyor is a Nigerian lawyer, social entrepreneur and impact investor who has served in authoritative positions within many organizations.[1][2] Ekiyor has focused primarily on investing in women entrepreneurs. She started her career supporting women in peacebuilding and empowering women and youth through financial independence and educational access. She has experience with projects in more than 22 African countries. Ekiyor worked in post-conflict countries such as Liberia with the peace activist Leymah Gbowee.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b "Founders". www.wipsen-africa.org. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  2. ^ Gbowee, Leymah. Mighty be our powers : how sisterhood, prayer, and sex changed a nation at war : a memoir. p. 108. ISBN 978-0-9842951-9-7. OCLC 833132672.
  3. ^ "Nobel Laureate Has Close Links to CJP – Peacebuilder Online". emu.edu. Retrieved 2020-04-18.