Wofai Samuel

Wofai Samuel
Wofai Samuel in October 2022
Born (1990-09-18) 18 September 1990 (age 35)
Alma materUniversity of Lagos, University of Calabar
OccupationPublic Relations
Years active2004–present[1]
Websitewofaisamuel.com

Wofai Samuel (/wəʊfə/ 18 September 1990)[1] is a Nigerian communications executive and acting director-general of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Samuel was born in Calabar, Cross River State,[1] where she attended the Federal Government Girls College and the University of Calabar in 2012 where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology and environmental biology.[4] She also earned an Advanced Diploma in Human Resources and Organisational Management from the University of Lagos.[5]

Career

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In 2019, Samuel served as Head of Oil & Gas Communications for Foreign Investment Network, She was editor of Africa Energy & Infrastructure Magazine[6] and Director of Communication and external affairs to the UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce in 2021.[7][8]

In August 2022, she joined the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce as director of communication, government relations and advocacy, and later became acting director-general, supporting Nigeria-America economic goals through Trade missions to Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Samuel, Wofai (25 February 2025). "Meet Wofai Samuel, the Communications Powerhouse leading NACC". Businessday NG (Interview). Interviewed by Adebayo Ifeoluwa. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  2. ^ Ikenwa, Chizoba (6 November 2017). "Media personality Wofai Samuel emerges youngest representative for the energy Nigeria assembly". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  3. ^ Meshioye, David (15 May 2024). "Inbound trade mission already bearing fruits, says NACC DG". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  4. ^ "Alumni". University of Calabar. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Commonwealth University of London nominates Wofai Samuel for honorary doctorate degree". The Nation. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  6. ^ Oladeinde, Yetunde (2 July 2023). "WOFAI SAMUEL: Kamala Harris, Remi Tinubu inspire me". The Nation. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
  7. ^ @adminfin (24 November 2020). "Global Investment outlook for Upstream Oil & Gas Post Covid-19, Perspectives from the Top". Foreign Investment Network. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
  8. ^ Faminu, Gbemi (26 July 2022). "NACC appoints Wofai Samuel as director of communications, government relations & advocacy". Businessday NG. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
  9. ^ Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (18 May 2023). "Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce Spokesperson, Wofai Samuel, visits US, tours White House, Capitol". Tribune Online. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
  10. ^ Samuel, Wofai (12 September 2022). "Power sector crisis threatening business, economic growth – NACC boss". The Punch (Interview). Interviewed by Kolawole Olaniyi. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
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