We’re delighted that SHOWUP HQ has featured Aniekeme Umoh in 10 Women Showing Up — Reinventors Edition. Published on 6 March 2026, the profile recognizes her journey as a tech executive, education leader and cultural preservation advocate.
Reinvention with purpose
The feature explores Aniekeme’s move from New York to Nigeria after twelve years abroad, and her transition into education through the uLesson Group. In the interview, she reflects on the courage, self-trust and faith involved in letting go of an established path and embracing a new direction.
For our team, the story highlights the connection between personal reinvention and meaningful work: bringing cross-sector experience to the challenge of widening access to education.
Education, leadership and cultural preservation
SHOWUP HQ also highlights her work as Chief Operating Officer of the uLesson Group and co-founder of Uyai Akwa Ibom Educational Resources. Alongside her executive responsibilities, Aniekeme has co-authored five Ibibio-language children’s books and supported textbooks used in primary-school classrooms in Akwa Ibom State.
The profile recognizes her contribution to a cultural reading nook in Uyo, her speaking engagements at institutions including Harvard Business School and Columbia Business School, and her selection for the 2026 International Strategy Forum fellowship.
The principles behind the progress
Asked about the habits that have supported her growth, Aniekeme emphasises caring for her well-being, building reliable systems and processes, and keeping her word. The feature offers a grounded view of leadership: ambition supported by structure, trust and a willingness to evolve.
We’re grateful to SHOWUP HQ for recognizing this journey and sharing it with others considering their own next chapter.