About us

A cooperative shaped by women's wisdom.

NEXORA was born from the recognition that women carry economies — yet rarely own them. We exist to change that, with rigor, warmth, and global ambition.

Vision

To be the most trusted women-led cooperative empowering 1 million women across Africa and the Diaspora by 2035.

Mission

To deliver financial inclusion, ethical investment, and capacity building through disciplined cooperative practice.

Promise

Every member is treated as a stakeholder of their own destiny — supported by community, governed by trust.

Core values

The principles we govern by.

Empathy

We meet members where they are.

Integrity

Transparent governance in every decision.

Excellence

Standards befitting global institutions.

Community

Collective rise over individual sprints.

Leadership

Women stewarding women's futures.

Our leadership council brings decades of finance, policy, and entrepreneurial experience.

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Dr. Ngozi Adekunle
President & Founder
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Amara Williams
Vice President · Diaspora
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Halima Yusuf
Director of Investments
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Chioma Eze
Director of Member Services
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Funmi Bakare
Head of Programs
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Zainab Ibrahim
Chief Financial Officer
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Governance

Our governance structure.

A multi-tier model designed for accountability.

1
General Assembly
All members · annual elections
2
Board of Trustees
9 elected representatives · 3-year terms
3
Executive Council
President, VPs, Directors
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Operations & Committees
Investment · Credit · Welfare · Audit