In a heartwarming recognition of dedicated leadership and transformative advocacy, Osasu Igbinedion has been named among Africa's 100 Most Impactful People in 2025 by Ranks Africa. The honor celebrates her remarkable efforts to advance inclusive governance and strengthen democratic participation across the continent, particularly through her groundbreaking work championing women's representation in Nigerian politics.

As the convener of the National Advocacy Coalition on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and founder of TOS Foundation Africa, Mrs. Igbinedion has emerged as a beacon of hope for gender equity and democratic reform. Her visionary leadership is helping to address one of Nigeria's most persistent challenges: the significant underrepresentation of women in elective offices.

The Reserved Seats for Women Bill, which Mrs. Igbinedion has championed with remarkable dedication, proposes creating additional legislative seats exclusively for women in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly. What makes her approach truly inspiring is how she has transformed this from a marginal legislative proposal into a unifying national conversation about strengthening democracy itself.

Through the National Advocacy Coalition, Mrs. Igbinedion has brought together an impressive array of stakeholders, including lawmakers across party lines, traditional leaders, and religious figures. This collaborative spirit demonstrates that when people unite around shared values, transformative change becomes possible. Her evidence-based advocacy draws on successful examples from democracies worldwide where temporary special measures have expanded political inclusion and delivered better governance outcomes for everyone.

Beyond political representation, Mrs. Igbinedion's impact extends to healthcare advocacy through the inspiring Shift the Needle Campaign. This initiative has successfully encouraged state-level commitment to family planning and reproductive health by framing these issues in terms of maternal survival, girls' education, household stability, and economic prosperity. By equipping First Ladies of Nigerian states with practical advocacy tools and clear messaging, the campaign is creating lasting positive change in communities across the nation.

In the realm of civic innovation, Mrs. Igbinedion's support for 469Tracker showcases her forward-thinking approach to democracy. This civic technology platform empowers citizens to track their elected representatives' performance and engage more meaningfully with democratic institutions, closing the gap between lawmakers and the people they serve.

The annual TOS Symposium, convened under her leadership, provides another powerful platform for positive change. By bringing together policymakers, civil society leaders, development partners, and young people, the symposium creates space for collaborative problem-solving and inclusive growth strategies.

As Chief Executive Officer of the TOS Group of Companies alongside her philanthropic work, Mrs. Igbinedion exemplifies how business leadership and social impact can work hand in hand to create a better future.

This well-deserved recognition from Ranks Africa highlights not just one woman's achievements, but the ripple effect of dedicated advocacy work. Mrs. Igbinedion's journey reminds us that sustainable change happens when passionate leaders build bridges, unite communities, and persistently work toward a more inclusive future. Her story is an inspiration to advocates, young leaders, and changemakers across Africa and beyond, proving that one person's commitment to justice and equity can indeed transform societies.