Olasimbo Sojinrin

Biography

Olasimbo Sojinrin is a dedicated social entrepreneur and activist with over 17 years of experience advancing women's economic empowerment, combating energy poverty, and addressing climate challenges. Starting January 2025, she will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Solar Sister, leading a dynamic network of women entrepreneurs delivering clean energy solutions to underserved communities in Nigeria, Tanzania, and Kenya. Under Solar Sister’s mission-driven efforts, over 11,000 women entrepreneurs have been empowered, with more than 1 million clean energy products distributed, impacting over 5 million lives in Sub Saharan Africa. Simbo holds a Master’s in Public and International Affairs, a B.Sc. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Lagos, and a certificate in social entrepreneurship from INSEAD. Simbo is also the current President of Women’s Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON).