Morenike Molehin
Molehin Morenike | |
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| Born | Morenike Molehin May 5, 1989 Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Covenant University, University of Leicester |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Abayomi Oluwaseun Molehin (2011) |
Morenike Molehin (born May 5, 1989) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and media personality.[1][2]She is the founder of Oak and Teak and also the convener of the GWR Conference.[3][4] In 2023, she won the ELOY Awards for Entrepreneur of the Year.
Biography
[edit]Morenike Molehin was born on May 5, 1989, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, to Bolajoko Abiodun and Olubunmi Ganiat Odutola, as the eldest of three siblings. Molehin commenced her formal education at St. Anthony Nursery and Primary School, and later acquired her secondary education from Dansol High School.[5]
In 2009, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Mathematics from Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, and later a Master’s degree in Financial Mathematics and Computation from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom.[6][7]
Between 2009 and 2010, Morenike Molehin worked at Exxon Mobil. In 2012, she became Managing Director at Newer Heights Limited in 2013, where she served until 2017.[8]
In 2013, Molehin decided to pursue her passion and founded her own interior design company “Oak and Teak”.[9] In 2017, she quit her job as Managing Director to focus on her company full time.[9]
Awards
[edit]In 2024, Molehin was mentioned by Gabi Magazine among the Top 100, Career Women Africa.[10] In 2023, she won for the Eloy Awards for the Entrepreneur of the year.[11][12]That same year, she was listed among the Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria on Leading Ladies Africa.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Morenike Molehin married Abayomi Oluwaseun Molehin in August 2011.[14]Together, they have two daughters: Oluwashindara Adaora, born on December 31, 2012, and Oluwadabira Somtochukwu, born on January 12, 2016.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ Mix, Pulse (2023-08-10). "Next Generation of Female Leaders: Junior Achievement Nigeria, Union Bank host 22nd LEAD Camp featuring Morenike Molehin, Vanessa Ojekwe, Simi and others". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (2023-11-02). "The RoundTable event with Morenike Molehin gears up for its second edition". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Every Woman in business needs a support system 5 Things we learnt from Morenike Molehin's Lady Boss Interview. – Leading Ladies Africa". Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Govt should partner private organizations to give young people robust future". Vanguard Newspaper.
- ^ "Morenike Molehin". Refined Ng. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ Onoja, Simeon (2021-06-08). "Meet Morenike Molehin, Nigeria's fast-rising Interior Design Queen". Business Elites Africa. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Tv, Bn (2023-05-27). "Morenike Molehin joins Omon Odike on "Omon's Couch"". Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "I Have Been Inspired To Do More By The Things That Made Me Fail - Morenike Molehin". Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ a b "Biography of Morenike Molehin". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-12-23. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "GABI RELEASES 2024 LIST OF THE TOP 100 WOMEN IN AFRICA • GABI". gabimag.com. 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Enyinnia, Chigozirim (2023-12-03). "Meet women who cliched the 2023 ELOY Awards". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "ELOY Awards honours resilient women across sectors". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "#IWD2023: Ibukun Awosika, Mary Njoku, Morenike Molehin, Yewande Zaccheaus, and more! Nigeria's 100 Most Inspiring Women 2023!". Leading Ladies Africa. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Sesan (2019-07-12). "My marriage...MORENIKE MOLEHIN". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Morenike Molehin: 'Endeavour to marry a man that will allow you fulfill your aspirations'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-07-09. Retrieved 2024-04-10.