Dr. Rosemary Otalor was honoured as one of Nigeria’s Top 50 Female Industry Changemakers at Industry Newspaper’s prestigious conference and awards ceremony held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.
The event, themed “Inspire, Achieve, Aspire: The New Generation of Career Women,” brought together an illustrious gathering of corporate leaders, brand innovators, and marketing pioneers reshaping Nigeria’s industrial landscape.
Dr. Otalor, an Account Director for PR & Strategic Communications at APO Group was recognised for her influential role in pan-African communications, media strategy, and brand leadership.
Her selection among Nigeria’s most impactful women underscores a career dedicated to elevating African narratives, managing high-stakes communications, and mentoring the next generation of professionals.
The ceremony featured an extraordinary roll call of honourees, including:
– Tolulope Medubem, President of EXMAN
– Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications Lead at Nestlé Nigeria Plc
– Amaka Uremeh, Brand Specialist at Providus Bank
– Sarah Agha, Marketing Director at Nigerian Breweries Plc
– Chioma Afe, Director of External Affairs at Seplat Energy Plc
…and dozens of other leading figures from sectors such as FMCG, banking, media, energy, and telecommunications.
Notably, Dr. Otalor’s recognition comes on the heels of her reappointment as a judge for the Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards; a role she has held for two consecutive years. The awards spotlight journalistic excellence across themes like nutrition, sustainability, women’s empowerment, and youth development, and her involvement reinforces APO Group’s commitment to fostering credible, impactful storytelling across the continent.
The event also featured an insightful panel session moderated by Maureen Humphrey-Izzi, Head of Marketing at SIMBA Group, focusing on strategies for career advancement, leadership in male-dominated industries, and sustaining influence with integrity.
By honouring Dr. Rosemary Otalor and her peers, the Industry Newspaper Awards have not only celebrated individual achievement but also highlighted the collective force of Nigerian women driving change, inspiring ambition, and laying foundations for future generations to thrive.
