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TOP MARITIME WOMEN IN NIGERIA Bola Muse She started the pet project in 2002, and today, the Foundation has touched so many lives. From skill acquisition centre for the youth to scholarship scheme,the foundation also cares for the elderly, empowers the less privileged and sponsors major sporting competitions for the youth. Apart from few friends and voluntary donations by some concerned individuals, Bola continues to fund her Foundation as she remains passionate about putting smiles on the faces of people. B ola Muse is anoutstanding name in the area of freight forwarding in the Nigerian maritime industry. She is the current president of WIMAFRICA (Women in Maritime Africa, Nigeria), the institutional framework for capacity building, cooperation and entrepreneurship development of women in the maritime sector. Bola is the Chief Executive Officer of Bomorah Group, and the Treasurer of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA). She is also the founderand head of Women's wingof ANLCA. Hajia Bola Muse is not just an entrepreneur but a role model to most women. Sociable, focused, humble and elegant, Bola has continued to be a rallying point for the less privileged in the society whose well- being she sees as one of her topmost priorities. This priority she concretized by establishing Bomorah Foundation, a non- governmental organization that cares Bomorah Farms Ltd, a member of Bomorah Group has provided employment for the youths, in addition to providing jobs through her travels and tours outfit and other companies in her Group. She has indeed been ablessing to many as she has over sixty workers in her employ. for the less-privileged in the society, an initiative that has made her a household name both in the maritime industry and the larger society. Hajia Bola Muse is not just an entrepreneur but a role model to most women. Sociable, focused, humble and elegant , Bola has continued to be a rallying point for the less privileged in the society whose well- being she sees as one of her topmost priorities. This priority she concretized by establishing Bomorah Foundation, a non-governmental organization that cares for the less- privileged in the society, an initiative that has made her a household name both in the maritime industry and the larger society. Bola worked in several companies in Kano after secondary school. After a stint with Honda Motor Company in Kano State as a young clerical officer in the 80s, she enrolled at Baron School of Business Administration in 1988 where she obtained her Ordinary National Diploma in Business Administration. She proceeded to Kano State Polytechnic in 1991 for her Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Administration. She also has a postgraduate Diploma and Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Calabar. Hajia Bola Muse is a recipient of other numerous professional certificates and awards in addition to life Ships & Ports | 71