Olori Atuwatse III is a visionary leader, philanthropist, and advocate for education and women’s empowerment. As Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, she is dedicated to transforming lives through community development, entrepreneurship, and healthcare initiatives.
Key Achievements
- Founder of The Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), which has launched several transformative programmes, including: Teacher’s Training Programme, STEM and Innovation Lab, Love Garden Project, and Wuwu Ore (focusing on education, vocational skills, and economic empowerment)
- Founder of the RIF Skills Institute (RIFSI)
- Member of the High-Level Advisory Committee on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender, collaborating with the Nigerian government to address systemic inequalities and promote gender equality
- Global advocate and sought-after speaker, addressing major platforms such as the United Nations General Assembly, Oxford University Saïd Business School, and the African Achievers Awards
- Recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2024) and recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential African Women by Avance Media