As Abisola Ann Munis marks another milestone on her birthday, Nigeria takes a moment to celebrate a woman whose intellect, grace, and strong presence in public service have helped shift the narrative around women in leadership.
With a distinguished academic background that includes the University of Cambridge and other institutions abroad, Abisola brought both global perspective and local understanding to her work in government. Her early role as Executive Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly set her apart as someone who leads with vision and clarity.In time, she stepped into even greater responsibilities, including serving as Senior Special Assistant on Protocol and Foreign Affairs and later as Senior Special Assistant on Public Relations and Media.
Her presence in such spaces reminded many that leadership is not reserved for a select few but is possible for any woman who dares to pursue purpose with excellence.Abisola has consistently used her platform to advocate for women’s inclusion and visibility. On International Women’s Day 2025, she called on Nigerian women to uplift, support, and inspire one another to break barriers and shape a more inclusive world. That message was not just a call to action, it was a reflection of the life she lives one where she occupies spaces not just for herself, but as a representative of what is possible for others.Her story is not one of luck, but of deliberate steps taken in the direction of influence. She is not content to be a spectator in governance or public discourse. Instead, she is a builder of ideas, a strategic mind, and an inspirer of others.
Through every position she has held, Abisola has shown that women do not need to ask for permission to lead. They need only to prepare, to show up, and to speak with the clarity of those who know their worth.As she celebrates her birthday this July, what stands out is not just her personal success, but the ripple effect of her presence. Young women in Lagos and across Nigeria can look to her and see evidence that greatness does not have to come from privilege or proximity, but from purpose and boldness.In Abisola Munis, we see a torchbearer. A woman who is not interested in tokenism but in transformation. A leader whose life says loudly and clearly women belong where decisions are made, where strategies are crafted, and where futures are shaped.
Her journey continues, and so does her impact. And as Nigeria looks ahead, it does so knowing that women like Abisola Munis will continue to rise, to build, and to inspire living proof that the best kind of power is the kind driven by purpose.
