Tochi Wigwe
About
Tochi Wigwe, is a visionary leader dedicated to driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and positive social transformation. She holds a Master’s degree in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Management from Imperial College Business School in London and a Bachelor’s degree in Social and cultural analysis from New York University (NYU).
As the Director of the HOW Foundation, Tochi is committed to addressing critical societal challenges through her work in youth empowerment, education and healthcare. With a strong foundation in strategic management and social entrepreneurship, she creates impactful solutions that open doors to growth, development, and opportunities for low-income communities.
Tochi Wigwe, through the HOW Foundation, leads with innovation to advance the organisation’s focus.
Beyond her professional work, Tochi is on a mission to empower over 5000 entrepreneurs through her #TWEAGENA mandate over the next five years via her office. She is also passionate about children and desires to ensure as many children in the riverine community have access to basic education and healthcare.
Career
As the Director of the HOW Foundation, Tochi Wigwe leads with innovative strategies to advance the organisation’s focus on youth empowerment, education, and healthcare. She has played a key role in driving impactful initiatives, including the #MalariaFreeAfrica campaign, which aims to save lives and create healthier communities across Africa.
Tochi’s professional journey reflects a record of strategic leadership across diverse industries. At Access Bank, she excelled as an Asset and Liability Management Analyst, spearheading financial strategies and operations to ensure sustainable growth while overseeing high-stakes investment decisions. Her role on the Owners Council at Tengen Family Office saw her contributing to strategic decision-making, shaping the organisation’s vision and long-term goals. Additionally, her tenure at Craneburg and Coronation Merchant Bank showcased her ability to lead multi-million-dollar projects, manage cross-functional teams, and cultivate impactful collaborations.
Beyond her professional achievements, Tochi is on a mission to empower social change. Her commitment to philanthropy is demonstrated through her leadership of campaigns and initiatives that tackle critical social challenges.
Tochi’s global outlook enhances her ability to navigate diverse cultural and professional landscapes. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, she seamlessly blends strategic insight with compassion and innovation. Her leadership is driven by a relentless commitment to empowering others to reach their full potential.
Initiatives
The TW Entrepreneurship 2030 Agenda (#TWEAGENDA)
The TW Entrepreneurship 2030 Agenda (#TWEAGENDA) is a five-year mandate to support over five thousand (5000) Small Business Owners in Nigeria through innovative and practical solutions.
In the first year, we will be gathering data which comprises of the challenges being faced by Small Business Owners across different sectors through our #TWEAGENDA Town Hall Sessions. Based on the data we have then gathered, the #TWEAGENDA Think Tank will develop innovative and sustainable solutions.
From the second to the fifth year, the #TWEAGENDA will then move into the incremental implementation of the solutions developed, ensuring they remain relevant, adaptive, and responsive to the evolving needs of SMEs.
The #TWEAGENDA comprises four key pillars: Insights, the Accelerator Programme, Community, and Awards.
The #TWEAGENDA 2025 Town Hall Sessions
The Town Hall Sessions aims to create a dynamic platform for engaging with SME founders across various industries and sectors, gaining valuable insights into their challenges, and fostering meaningful discussions. The sessions will inform the development of practical solutions that enhance SME growth, sustainability, and long-term success.
If you are actively running a profitable small or micro business and eager to be part of this experience, register here to be a part of the Town Hall Sessions. Click here to register
The #TWEAGENDA 2025 Think Tank Membership
The Think Tank is a team of publicly nominated professionals dedicated to analysing key challenges faced by SME entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Members leverage insights from town hall sessions to propose strategic recommendations, drive meaningful discussions, and contribute to practical solutions that support SME growth and sustainability.
