High-flying Managing Director of Richflood Group, Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji, has been honored with the esteemed “Peace and Development in Mining Host Communities” Award.
A trailblazer in sustainability and mining community development, Dr Asokoro-Ogaji received the award from a pro development group, the Northern Youth Peace Ambassadors, NYPA, in recognition of Dr. Asokoro-Ogaji’s relentless commitment to creating sustainable solutions and empowering mining host communities across Africa.
By this, Asokoro-Ogaji has now joined a distinguished group of Nigerians who have previously received this prestigious honor, including: General C.G. Musa, Current Chief of Defence Staff, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, CEO, Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and Comr. Joe Ajaero, President, Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC.
“To be recognized alongside such notable figures in national development and peacebuilding is both humbling and inspiring,” said Dr. Asokoro-Ogaji.
As the Group Managing Director of Richflood Group, Dr. Asokoro-Ogaji has led projects to improve the livelihoods of mining host communities by implementing sustainable environmental and social standards.
Her efforts are supported by development banks funding transformative projects, including the African Development Bank, AfDB and the International Finance Corporation, IFC.
Through her leadership of Women in Mining Africa, WiM-Africa, she has championed the empowerment of women and improved mining practices across African countries.
Key initiatives like the “Voices of Children from the Pits” program and community restoration projects are changing lives, removing children from hazardous mines, and ensuring environmental sustainability.
Her career spans over 15 years, with her expertise shaping over 350 investment projects in key sectors such as mining, agriculture, power, and manufacturing.
Her academic achievements include a Ph.D. in Strategic Management and ongoing research toward a second Ph.D. in Environmental Resources Management.
She has worked with over 250 mining host communities, developing Community Development Agreements, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, ESIA, Environmental and Social Due Diligence, ESDD, and Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation Programs.
Her leadership roles also include serving as Country Director for the Africa Minerals and Miners Centre, MMC and heading Richflood Laboratories, specializing in mineral ore testing and sustainable mining practices.
Reacting to the awards, she said: “This award is a testament to the collaborative efforts of our team at Women in Mining Africa, WiM-Africa.
“There is much work to be done in empowering mining host communities across Africa, but together, one mining community at a time, we can create meaningful change,” she stated.
As WiM-Africa expands its reach, it continues to advocate for gender equality, responsible mining, and inclusive leadership in the industry.
