Oluremi Odunsi

Oluremi Odunsi
Odunsi in March 2025
Born
Nigeria
EducationObafemi Awolowo University (BSc)
EDHEC Business School
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forFounder of Eridan Group
AwardsNigerian Books of Records (2021),[1] Yessiey Awards (2023)[2]

Oluremi Oluwalogbon Odunsi (born 13 October 1968) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and female empowerment advocate. She is the founder and CEO of Eridan Group.[3] [4]

Early life and education

Oluremi Oluwalogbon Odunsi was born 13 October 1963. She attended Obafemi Awolowo University, where she earned a B.sc degree in management and accounting. She also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information and Communication Technology from EDHEC Business School in France.[5][6]

Career

Odunsi began her career in banking, insurance, automobile, real estate and FMCG industries before founding Eridan Group.[7] She is an advocate of gender equality and socio-economic development in Nigeria known for combating gender-based violence and promoting women's entrepreneurship. Her work has influenced policies supporting women's empowerment.[8][9]

Oluremi has reportedly influenced an increase in youth and women participation in agriculture by pioneering an implementation of high-efficiency, climate-smart agriculture such as precision farming, drip irrigation, and agroforestry to increase yields while reducing water usage and emissions in Nigeria.[10][5]

According to Blueprint, she helped over 10,000 children and 1,500 women living in poverty build sustainable small businesses and improve their livelihoods through her transformative entrepreneurship program.[11][12]

In 2025, she was named one of the five Influential African Women in International Development by Independent.[6] She was listed by New Telegraph amongst four African women advocating for education and empowerment for girls.[3]

Recognition

Oluremi is a fellow of Institute of Consulting, EDHEC Business School,[8] Chartered Institute of Accounting, ACCA and fellowship membership in FCCA (UK).[5] In 2021 she was inducted into Nigerian Books of Records as an awardee and in 2023, she was awarded Philanthropy of the Year by Yessiey Awards for her contributions.[1] [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Celebrating Excellence And Achievements". Daily Times. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  2. 1 2 "Oluremi Odunsi Receives Philanthropy Of The Year At Yessiey Awards". The Authority. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  3. 1 2 "Shaping Futures Four Female Mentors Driving Education Empowerment For Girl Child". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  4. ↑ "Oluremi Odunsi Pioneering Agriculture Innovation And Leadership In Multiple Sectors". This Day. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  5. 1 2 3 "From Fields To Frontiers African leaders Drive Inclusive Growth Through Entrepreneurial leadership And Policy Driven Action". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
  6. 1 2 "Five Influential Women In The Field Of International Development". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  7. ↑ "Entrepreneur Investor Conference Hold". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  8. 1 2 "Nathaniel Albert Foundation A Quiet Driving Force Behind Education Health Women Empowerment/". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  9. ↑ "Five Nigerian Trailblazers Redefining Innovation And Economic Growth". The Authority. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  10. ↑ "Odunsis Deepspace Ignites Africas Maker Revolution". peoplesdaily.ng. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  11. ↑ "Oluremi Odunsi Spearheading An Entrepreneurship Empowerment Movement". Blueprint. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  12. ↑ "lagos Bizwoman Joins Race For Kosofe House Of Reps Seat". punchng.com. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
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