Ajoke Akinlabi studied microbiology and once aimed for a career in the oil industry. But one opportunity led to another, and today she’s the CEO of NUGI Technologies, a Nigerian software company.
Her journey has been driven by curiosity, bold choices, and a readiness to step outside her comfort zone. From taking on different roles to holding her ground when things got challenging, Ajoke shares how she carved her path forward and why being intentional has made all the difference.
If your career journey were a movie, what would the title be and why?
If I had to title my career journey, it would be Grace. That’s my story: grace, grace, grace. Yes, I’ve put in the work, stayed curious, and shown up every time, but it’s truly been by the grace of God. That grace has given me the strength, wisdom, and tenacity I’ve needed at every step. Nothing else explains it better.
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