Dr. Ibilola Amao, Principal Consultant, Lonadek Nigeria Limited

Dr. Ibilola Amao was born into a royal family in Nigeria. When her late father – a trained civil engineer – discovered she had a love for science and math, he encouraged her to pursue studies in this area. This was uncommon for a young woman in Nigeria at this time, However, Dr. Amao speaks fondly of her father’s sensitivity and progressiveness that paved the way for her success. Dr. Amao attended a boarding school in England when she was 15, where she was met with a host of challenges: adjusting to a new culture…