Barrister (Mrs.) Margaret Onyema –Orakwusi is one Nigeria woman who not only made it in her chosen profession but has also attained an enviable height in other fields of endeavour.

A member of the Nigeria Bar Association and Principal Partner, Uptown Solicitors, Margaret Onyema & Co. Law firms, she is the immediate past President of Nigeria Trawler Owners Association (NITOA). Barrister Onyema – Orakwusi had headed many parastatals in Nigeria where she distinguished herself as a successful industry player in the maritime industry.

She is the Chief Executive Officer of MORBOD GROUP which deals on fish trawling, fish farms and fish imports. She was a co-chairman of Nigerian Fisheries Laboratory, a joint venture between the private sector (NITOA) and the Federal Government (Ministry of Agriculture) which was established to certify seafood products exported from Nigeria. She later became the matron of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Lagos State.

Owing to her exemplary work style and leadership roles, the legal icon has held several prestigious executive positions in professional bodies and associations. She is currently the chairperson, Women Corporate Directors (Nigeria Chapter), member, Advisory Board of Women in Business and Leadership. She was Vice President, Woman Economic Strategic Association (WESA) and council member to the following: Nigeria Danish Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Indigenous Ship Association and the Nigeria Trawler Association.

In the maritime sector, Barr. Orakusi had held the position of the Vice-Chairman of the Nigeria Expo (NIMAREX) 2012 Committee. She was a member of the Advisory Committee for the Maritime Training School (Public – Private Sector joint Venture) and member of the Elders’ Forum; Women’s International Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA).

She is also a fellow of International Logistics Association and a fellow of the Certified Institute of Shipping (FCIS)