Bewaji Anuoluwa Ebere
Deputy Chair of Women Empowerment Working Group
Bewaji Anuoluwa Ebere is Deputy Chair of the Women Empowerment Working Group at World Order Lab. She is a Nigerian community advocate, social entrepreneur, and emerging leader with over four years of experience in operations management, volunteer coordination, and sustainable development.
Bewaji is currently an Undergraduate Student in Tourism Studies at Faculty of Social Science, National Open University of Nigeria. She holds a National Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management from the College of Applied Social Sciences, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, where she graduated with Distinction.
Bewaji serves as the Director of Volunteers at the Stephen Omatule Foundation Africa (SOFA), where she built a structured volunteer management system from scratch increasing retention by over 50% and doubling programme delivery from two to six initiatives annually. She led the Pad a Girl project, reaching over 200 girls in underserved communities with menstrual health education and sanitary products. Her work at SOFA reflects her deep commitment to gender equality, youth empowerment, and community driven change.
In addition to her non profit work, Bewaji is the Founder and CEO of Oma Beau Luxe Ltd., a socially conscious luxury lifestyle brand based in Nigeria that sells premium perfume oils and fashion accessories. A portion of the company's profits is reinvested into vocational training for underserved youth, embodying her belief that business can be a force for good.
Bewaji's research interests lie at the intersection of gender equality, sustainable tourism, and inclusive governance. She is particularly interested in how policy frameworks can be designed to better serve women and youth in underserved communities across Africa. She has participated in several leadership forums, including the Pan African Youth Leadership Conference and the Africa Emerging Leaders Conference (AFELCA), and was selected as a Fellow of the YSI Programme Cohort 1 by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.
Bewaji's long term goal is to become a policy advisor or program director focused on sustainable development, women's empowerment, and inclusive growth in Africa. She holds a deep belief in the power of education and community led solutions to transform lives.
In her free time, Bewaji enjoys learning French, exploring sustainable tourism practices, traveling and mentoring young women. She is a firm believer in lifelong learning and service to others, and she strives to lead with integrity, empathy, and purpose.
Language: Yoruba (Native), English (C1), French (A2).
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Tourism Studies
Faculty of Social Science, National Open University of Nigeria (2024 - 2028)
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Research Interests
Bewaji Anuoluwa Ebere
Deputy Chair,
Women Empowerment Working Group
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Regional Focus
Africa Union
ASEAN-Africa Union Relations
Community Development
Gender Equality, Equity, and Social Inclusion
Non-profit Management
Sustainable Tourism
Women Empowerment
Youth Leadership and Meaningful Youth Participation
Nigeria
Sahel Region
Southern Africa
West Africa
Middle East & North Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Global South
Selected Articles & Publications
Event Participations
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