Princess Layo Bakare Okewo has been appointed as Chairman of the Trade Promotion Board of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a development that signals a new chapter in the Chamber’s trade advocacy and enterprise expansion efforts.
Her appointment is particularly historic, as she becomes the first woman to occupy the position since the establishment of the Chamber.
The milestone not only reflects her professional capacity and longstanding contribution to the business community, but also underscores the evolving landscape of leadership within one of Nigeria’s foremost private sector institutions.
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Speaking on her inauguration, Princess Bakare Okewo described the appointment as deeply significant.
According to her, the responsibility attached to the role weighs heavily in the most meaningful way, especially given the number of capable men and women within the Chamber.
“I will be inaugurated as the Chairman of the Trade Promotion Board of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry today.
This appointment is deeply significant to me, not only because of the responsibility it carries, but because I am the first woman to be given this role since the existence of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry,” she said.
“Out of all the capable men and women in our great Chamber, I have been entrusted with this position. I do not take this lightly. I am proud. I am grateful. And I am ready. Ready to engage the world. Ready to promote trade beyond borders. Ready to serve with excellence. This is not just a personal achievement, it is a statement that leadership has no gender. The work begins.”
The Trade Promotion Board plays a strategic role within the Chamber, driving export advocacy, facilitating business linkages, and creating platforms that connect Nigerian enterprises to regional and global markets.
Under her leadership, stakeholders anticipate renewed momentum in trade missions, exhibitions, and cross-border partnerships designed to enhance competitiveness and economic growth.
With her inauguration, Princess Layo Bakare Okewo steps into the role at a critical time for Nigerian businesses seeking stronger institutional backing and global visibility, reinforcing the Chamber’s broader vision of positioning commerce and industry as engines of sustainable national development.
