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Royal Iwere Foundation Launched, $1M Fellowship Supports Women Entrepreneurs

7/18/2026

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Olori Atuwatse III and King Ogiame Atuwatse III launched the Royal Iwere Foundation in Warri, Nigeria, to run education, empowerment and environmental programs against the Niger Delta’s resource curse.
The EstablishHer program has registered 44 women entrepreneurs and created a 150-million-naira loan facility to grow their businesses.
Olori Atuwatse III disclosed postpartum anxiety, said it shaped her leadership, and pledged $1 million for the Elevate Africa Fellowship to mentor African leaders.

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Story summary

Olori Atuwatse III and King Ogiame Atuwatse III launched the Royal Iwere Foundation in Warri, Nigeria, to run education, empowerment and environmental programs against the Niger Delta’s resource curse.
The EstablishHer program has registered 44 women entrepreneurs and created a 150-million-naira loan facility to grow their businesses.
Olori Atuwatse III disclosed postpartum anxiety, said it shaped her leadership, and pledged $1 million for the Elevate Africa Fellowship to mentor African leaders.