stephanie ojone james
Meet stePHANIE
Event Specialist | Entrepreneur | Emerging Global Business Leader passionate about building resilient/sustainable businesses in Africa
Stephanie Ojone James (formerly Stephanie Ojone Omachonu) is an Event Specialist and Entrepreneur committed to helping small businesses grow sustainably across Nigeria and Africa.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Management, she has always been driven by a passion for wealth creation and economic development.
Resilient and ambitious, Stephanie financed her university education by working for small businesses, experiences that shaped her belief in the transformative power of enterprise.
Today, she actively champions early entrepreneurial education, mentoring young people and supporting community initiatives that foster innovation and business growth.
2020
International Exposure & Global Thinking
Served as a delegate at the International Model United Nations, collaborating with 500 participants from 10+ countries and strengthening skills in diplomacy, research, and public speaking.
2021
Founded Stepharez Events LTD
Launched her event planning company during her final year in university. From 2021–2023, successfully delivered major corporate and social events while providing meaningful part-time work for over 150 young people. Check Out Stepharez Events LTD
2021 – 2022
Volunteer Program Facilitator — Junior Achievement Nigeria
Delivered an internationally recognized business curriculum to 30 students who created Purple Energy, a climate-friendly project converting plastic waste into usable energy — earning commendation from renowned climate expert, Prof. Olukayode Oladipo.
2022 – 2023
Project Coordinator — Etiquette Africa Initiative
Led the organization’s pilot program impacting 5,000+ public-school students across the FCT, promoting civility, personal refinement, and leadership development among young people.
2023
Selected for Lagos Business School’s ViMP
Chosen as one of the 100 brightest minds for the prestigious Ventures in Management Program, gaining advanced knowledge in business ethics, strategy, finance, marketing, and real-world case analysis.
2024
Joined the Commercial Team at Hilton Abuja
Became the first-ever Event Planner hired to support the Hilton Abuja commercial division. Provides coordination for high-profile events, ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and revenue growth.
A Mind Readily Hungry for Knowledge
While the world was on a global lockdown in 2020, I served as a delegate alongside 500 brilliant minds from over 10 countries in a United Nations Assembly Simulation, researching and finding solutions to real world problems.
International Model United Nations (IMUN) is an academic simulation where students act as diplomats to debate and solve global issues, similar to the United Nations.
As a delegate I conducted research on my assigned country, collaborated with international peers, and proposed solutions to pressing global problems. Through this experience, I strengthened my skills in diplomacy, public speaking, critical thinking, and international relations.
