The convener of the National Advocacy Coalition on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and Chief Executive Officer of the TOS Group of Companies, Mrs Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche, has been named by Ranks Africa as one of Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People in 2025.
Ranks Africa is a pan-African media and recognition platform that highlights leadership and innovation across governance, business, technology, philanthropy, and civil society.
Its 100 Most Impactful People list recognises individuals whose work contributes to meaningful social, economic, and institutional change across Africa.
The recognition reflects growing attention across the continent to inclusive leadership, citizen participation, and sustainable development.
Over the past year, Osasu Igbinedion has worked to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process, particularly through her leadership on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill.
As Convener of the National Advocacy Coalition, she helped elevate the issue of women’s representation from a legislative proposal to a national priority, positioning the bill as an important step toward more representative governance.
According to a statement issued by the TOS Media Office, Mrs. Ogwuche’s work has brought together lawmakers across party lines, alongside traditional and religious leaders, underscoring the idea that broader political inclusion helps build public trust and stronger institutions.
“Alongside political reform, her work has focused on improving the social and economic conditions that shape women’s lives. Through the Shift the Needle Campaign, Osasu has supported state-level advocacy for increased domestic funding for family planning and reproductive health. Anchored by a practical advocacy toolkit designed for First Ladies of Nigerian states, the campaign equipped leaders with data, clear policy guidance, and simple messaging tools to connect reproductive health to maternal survival, girls’ education, household stability, and economic productivity. This approach helped frame family planning not just as a health issue, but as a development priority that requires consistent political leadership.
“Her commitment to inclusive governance is also reflected in the development of 469Tracker, a civic technology platform supported by TOS Foundation Africa that promotes legislative transparency and citizen accountability by tracking the performance of elected representatives and strengthening public engagement with democratic institutions.
“Osasu’s work has further been reinforced through her annual TOS Symposium, which provides a space for dialogue and shared learning. Under her leadership, the Symposium has brought together policymakers, civil society leaders, development partners, and young people to engage Nigeria’s demographic realities and the policy choices required to support inclusive growth. A consistent theme across her work is the belief that progress is strongest when decisions are guided by evidence, collaboration, and long-term thinking”. The statement said.
The TOS Foundation Africa is a pan-African, non-profit organisation working to advance inclusive governance, gender equity, and citizen participation across the continent through policy advocacy and public education.