Adaobi Obani is a risk management professional in the energy industry, working as a commercial adviser for Shell in Nigeria. She has held various roles in security planning, logistics, intelligence, and area security, becoming an expert in the Niger Delta region. She is also a WIMBIZ associate, a Toastmasters leader, at the Ibukun Awosika LifeSeries Mentoring Program, and as a mentor with the Hill City Foundation.

Adaobi is passionate about people development, communications, relationship-building, and service to others. She dreams of becoming the UN Secretary-General. She has a first-class degree from the University of Lagos and certifications from ASIS and NEBOSH.