Hon. Stella Erhuvwuoghene Okotete is a distinguished Nigerian politician, philanthropist, and humanitarian born on April 20th April 1984 in Warri, Delta state.
She currently serves as the Executive Director of Business Development at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), a position she has held since April 2017. Her visionary leadership and commitment to driving economic growth, fostering business partnerships, and facilitating export financing have made her a prominent figure in Nigeria’s corporate landscape.
Hon. Stella Okotete brings a wealth of diverse experiences from both the private and public sectors to her role as Executive Director. Her appointment by former President Muhammadu Buhari underscores her competence and dedication to national development.
As the Executive Director of Business Development, she provides operational leadership for NEXIM Bank, conceptualizes and develops new products and services, and oversees marketing initiatives.
Some of her initiatives are;
Innovative Initiatives:
Women and Youth Export Facility (WAYEF): Hon. Stella initiated this program to support women and youths in the non-oil export value chain. WAYEF aims to increase funding for indigenous women and youths, enhancing their access to concessionary finance and diversifying Nigeria’s non-oil export base.
Small and Medium Export Enterprise Facility (SMEEF): Another brainchild of Hon. Stella, SMEEF stimulates funding for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and supports export-oriented SMEs in the non-oil sector.
Nigerian Export Academy (NEXA): In 2021, she established the NEXA as a digital learning platform for current and potential exporters. Subject matter experts host courses and share knowledge about exports, contributing to the growth of non-oil exports in Nigeria and beyond.
Advocacy for Girls and Technology:
Hon. Stella Okotete recognizes the pivotal role of girls in driving growth globally. She emphasizes that girls are leaders, change-makers, and fundamental sources of transformational change for gender equality. Technology plays a crucial role in supporting their work, activism, and leadership.
Hon. Stella Okotete’s leadership at NEXIM Bank has been instrumental in job creation, industrialization, and foreign exchange generation. Her commitment to empowering women, youth, and SMEs through innovative financial solutions underscores her dedication to Nigeria’s economic progress.
Conclusively, Hon. Stella Okotete is a remarkable individual who has made significant contributions to politics, philanthropy, and humanitarianism. Her passion for serving others and making a positive impact is truly inspiring, and her work continues to benefit many people in various ways.
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