Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji, Executive Director, WiM-Africa.
In 2024, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) continued its mission to empower women and transform mining communities across the continent. Through impactful engagements with global mining leaders and transformative initiatives in host communities, the organization achieved significant milestones. This photo book highlights WiM-Africa’s journey, showcasing the milestones reached, lives impacted, and the collective energy driving its mission forward.
Some Members of Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) and women CEOS at the AFCFTA Impact Workshop in Abuja, December 2024.
A notable highlight of the year was the participation of WiM-Africa’s Executive Director, Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji, in a tour of Cornwall’s world-class mining facilities. Visits to lithium processing plants, geothermal energy sites, and advanced research labs offered unique insights into innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. These experiences emphasized the importance of collaborative learning and the potential for knowledge transfer to enhance Africa’s mining industry.
Pilar Meza from Chile and Dr Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji in the United Kingdom during a visit to a mineral processing facility.
This curated collection of photographs celebrates the organization’s partnerships, achievements, and the dedication of its volunteers and members. From addressing issues like removing children from mines to promoting responsible mining practices, WiM-Africa is driving remarkable strides in empowering women and advancing sustainable mining across Africa. The images encapsulate the progress made and the vision for a brighter, more inclusive future in the mining sector.
Executive Director, Women In Mining Africa (WiM-Africa), Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji (Middle) flanked on the left by Mary Duncan of Mambo Minerals, Tanzania, and a WIM100, Godelive Kanga(Right) from DRC, while the Managing Director, Women In Mining, United Kingdom, Stacy Hope sits cheerfully in front of the trio, shortly after a recent meeting of the trio, in London.Executive Director, WiM-Africa, Dr Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji and a representative of the Malawian Ministry of Gender Community Development and Social Welfare, Hon Jean Muonaouza Sendeza at the IMPACTHer gender dialogue, in Abuja, recently.Dr Comfort Asokoro Ogaji of WiM-Africa and Ms Joyce Ainabe of the African Union HQ Addis Ababa, Ethiopia During a Gender Engagement Program in Abuja by ImpactHer Africa in collaboration with the AU and the FCT office.Representatives of Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) Mrs Rita Babatunde, Emmanuella Okon, Solomon and Chris Micah at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) gender dialogue, in Abuja, recently.
Dr Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji of Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa), Olimpia Pilch (Middle) of Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) and Veronica Bolton Smith (right) of CMAG at the Resourcing Tomorrow engagement sessions in London, December 2024.
Executive Director, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa), Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji (Left) and Dr Ekwo Edwin Ocheni, Director, Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) at the Mines and Money Event (Resourcing Tomorrow) in London December 2, 2024.WIM100 Awardees from Africa. Dr Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji (Right) the only Nigerian awardee.
