Wofai Samuel
| Wofai Samuel | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of Wofai Samuel.jpg Wofai Samuel in October 2022 | |
| Born | 18 September 1990 Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| 🏫 Education | University of Lagos, University of Calabar |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2004–present[1] |
| 🌐 Website | wofaisamuel |
Wofai Samuel (/wəʊfaɪə/ (
listen) born 18 September 1990)[1] is a Nigerian communications executive[2] and acting director-general of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce.[3][4]
Early life and education
Samuel was born in Calabar, Cross River State.[5] She attended Federal Government Girls College and graduated from the University of Calabar in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology and environmental biology. She later earned an Advanced Diploma in Human Resources and Organisational Management from the University of Lagos.[6]
Career
In 2019, Samuel served as head of oil and gas communications for Foreign Investment Network. She also worked as editor of Africa Energy & Infrastructure Magazine[7] and as director of communications and external affairs at the UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce in 2021.[8][9]
In August 2022, she joined the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce as director of communications, government relations and advocacy,[10][11] and subsequently became acting director-general.[12][13][14] In this capacity, she was involved in trade missions to Washington, D.C.,[15][16] Maryland and Virginia, and in developing trade partnerships.[17][18] In April 2024, she facilitated the State of Illinois inbound trade mission to Nigeria.[19][20] She was included at number 87 on 9to5chick's 100 career women in Africa.[21][22]
In June 2026, Samuel served as director of the Nigerian programme for the World Business Angels Investors Week.[23][24] In September 2026, she attended the Republican National Committee's midterm rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where she stood behind U.S. Vice President JD Vance during his remarks.[25][26][27]
She is the assistant secretary-general for representational affairs[28][29] of the International Youth Federation, a global council member of the World Agriculture Forum,[30] and a member of Ace Global Leaders Network.[31][32] Her past roles have included communications chair[33] for Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI),[34][35] publicity secretary for the United States Exchange Alumni Association,[36] and a member of the YALI roadmap advisory group in Rwanda[37] and South Africa.[38]
In 2017, Samuel chaired the Belarus-Africa Forum in Minsk.[39] In 2018, she chaired the launch of African Export-Import Bank's Project Preparation Facility in South Africa[40] and other economic forums.[41][42][43]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Samuel, Wofai (2025-02-25). "Meet Wofai Samuel, the Communications Powerhouse leading NACC". Businessday NG (Interview). Interviewed by Adebayo Ifeoluwa. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ↑ Ikenwa, Chizoba (2017-11-06). "Media personality Wofai Samuel emerges youngest representative for the energy Nigeria assembly". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
- ↑ Samuel, Wofai (2022-09-12). "Power sector crisis threatening business, economic growth – NACC boss". The Punch (Interview). Interviewed by Kolawole Olaniyi. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
- ↑ Mbonye, Mike (2024-10-17). "Nigeria-American Chamber boss urges renewal of AGOA". Voice of America. Retrieved 2026-10-23.
- ↑ Ayegbusi, Jeremiah; admin (2025-05-29). "How Wofai Samuel Rose to Lead the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce and Champion Bilateral Trade". Arbiterz. Retrieved 2026-10-23.
- ↑ "Commonwealth University of London nominates Wofai Samuel for honorary doctorate degree". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2022-01-27. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ↑ Oladeinde, Yetunde (2023-07-02). "WOFAI SAMUEL: Kamala Harris, Remi Tinubu inspire me". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ GNNLiberia (2021-03-02). "UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce Appoints Wofai Samuel as Director of Communication & External Affairs". Global News Network Liberia. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ Egbe, Robert (March 1, 2021). "UK-Liberia Chamber of Commerce appoints Nigerian as Communication, External Affairs Director". The Nation. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- ↑ Faminu, Gbemi (2022-07-26). "NACC appoints Wofai Samuel as director of communications, government relations & advocacy". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ (CIPE), Center for International Private Enterprise (August 4, 2023). "Unveiling the Potential of Breakfast Meetings at the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce". Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- ↑ Meshioye, David (2024-05-15). "Inbound trade mission already bearing fruits, says NACC DG". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ↑ Ozibo, Rosalia (2025-06-09). "Nigeria cannot grow tech sector without stable power supply- NACC". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2026-10-21.
- ↑ Offor, Chinedu (2024-10-21). "Nigeria-US Chamber aid women, youth amid worsening economic crisis". Voice of America. Retrieved 2026-10-23.
- ↑ Report, Agency (2023-05-18). "Mission to US will boost Nigerian-American trade — Wofai Samuel". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ Akinyemi, Bioluwatife (2023-05-18). "Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce Spokesperson, Wofai Samuel, visits US, tours White House, Capitol". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ Aro, Busola (2024-12-12). "NACC, US-Africa trade desk sign MoU to boost access to American market". TheCable. Retrieved 2026-10-23.
- ↑ Chibuife, Isaac (23 July 2025). "NACC, U.S.-Africa trade desk partner to deepen bilateral relations". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- ↑ Amos, Kobor (2024-05-12). "Government of Illinois inbound trade mission to Nigeria, biggest win as NACC's acting Director-General, says Wofai Samuel". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ Okojie-Okeiyi, Josephine (June 23, 2025). "Nigerian-American chamber eyes bigger trade volume through mission". BusinessDay. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2024-04-08). "Trailblazing Women: 9to5Chick Unveils 2024 Top 100 Career Women in Africa". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-10-21.
- ↑ Salami, Wasiu (2024-04-03). "9to5Chick Unveils Top 100 Career Women in Africa, 2024". Trending News. Retrieved 2026-10-21.
- ↑ Michael, Chinwe (June 22, 2026). "Angel investors push cross-border partnerships to take Nigerian startups global". BusinessDay. Retrieved October 22, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Awodipe, Tobi (2026-07-06). "Amangbo earns Nigeria WBAF Africa signature award". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-10-21.
- ↑ Michael, Chinwe (22 September 2026). "Nigerian-born Wofai Samuel stands behind US Vice President at Iowa midterm rally". Retrieved 2026-10-23.
- ↑ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2026-10-23.
- ↑ "VP JD Vance campaigns in Council Bluffs, IA | LiveNOW from FOX". www.livenowfox.com. Retrieved 2026-10-23.
- ↑ "Press Release: IYF Appoints Wofai Samuel as Assistant Secretary-General for Representational Affairs". International Youth Federation | IYF. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ Adeniran, Folashade (July 8, 2026). "Nigerian pledges stronger global youth representation after IYF appointment". News Agency of Nigeria. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- ↑ Forum, World Agriculture. "World Agriculture Forum - Shaping the Future of Global Agriculture". World Agriculture Forum. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- ↑ "ACE Global Leaders of Excellence Network | ACE Health Foundation. Greater Washington, DC". www.acehealthfoundation.org. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
- ↑ "Wofai Samuel | ACE Health Foundation. Greater Washington, DC". www.acehealthfoundation.org. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
- ↑ Sun, The (2021-01-03). "Wofai Samuel elected as Communications Chair for United States of America's Exchange Program YALI". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ Amos, Kobor (2023-12-05). "Wofai Samuel moderates YALI RLC 2023 West Africa Homecoming in Ghana". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ Fabunmi, Funmilayo (2022-12-22). "Young leaders centre holds homecoming in Togo". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-10-21.
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2021-11-01). "Wofai Samuel emerges publicity secretary for The United States Government Exchange Alumni Association". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ "Wofai Samuel participates in YALI LL Design Charette in Rwanda – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ Amos, Kobor (2024-11-27). "Wofai Samuel participates in USAID's YALI Trade Show". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2017-06-15). "Wofai Samuel goes international, chairs Ministerial panel for the Belarus-Africa forum". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-10-23.
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2018-11-24). "Wofai chairs Afrexim Bank's Launch of PPF in Jo'burg, South Africa". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ Fidelis, Melody (19 February 2018). "West Africa trade, export finance confab to boost opportunities, says Wofai". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- ↑ Awogbami, Oluwatomisin (2025-04-18). "Economic prosperity, tech career know no gender, stakeholders counsel Nigerian women, girls". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-10-23.
- ↑ Wande, S.-Davies (2017-06-15). "Wofai Samuel hosts Belarus - Africa forum in Minsk". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-10-23.
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