Funke Opeke is a pioneering engineer and the founder/CEO of MainOne, West Africa’s leading connectivity and data center solutions provider.
After years of working in the United States, she returned to Nigeria with a bold vision: to bridge the region’s digital infrastructure gap.
That vision became reality in 2010 when MainOne launched its undersea fiber optic cable, the first privately-owned submarine cable delivering open-access broadband capacity to West Africa.
Opeke’s leadership has been transformative, enabling millions of Africans to access faster and more reliable internet.
Under her guidance, MainOne expanded into data center operations, cloud solutions, and managed services laying the groundwork for Africa’s growing digital economy.
In 2021, MainOne was acquired by global technology company Equinix, a move that highlighted the company’s value and her role as a true industry disruptor.
Her career embodies resilience and foresight. Often navigating a male-dominated industry, Opeke has consistently broken barriers and proven that women can lead in technology and engineering.
She has also used her platform to advocate for greater participation of women in STEM, inspiring a generation to pursue careers in science and innovation.
As a Woman of Steel, Funke Opeke stands as a symbol of innovation and impact. She has not only redefined digital access in West Africa but also empowered the continent to take bold steps toward a more connected and competitive future.
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