We are thrilled to share that Tosin Oyewole, Team Lead of our Governance Services Unit, has been named a 40 Under 40 Award Winner by the ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards, a recognition reserved for the brightest emerging leaders shaping the future of law, governance, and enterprise.

This award affirms what we have long known: excellence is not accidental. It is engineered through systems, culture, and intentional design. And Tosin’s story is one of how structure can transform potential into impact.

A Career Inflection Point Built on Structure, Not Chance

Shortly after receiving the award announcement, in an interview, Tosin shared a moment of deep reflection with us. She looked back at earlier professional experiences, periods where despite her effort, she felt her growth had plateaued.

Her words were disarmingly honest:

"I love that I was able to fly in Structure HQ," she told us. "Structure HQ gave me a path, they created a path that I could walk in, I could see myself walking in, and I could also create for others to walk in."

This metaphor captured something fundamental about our philosophy: when people stop worrying about navigation, they start accelerating.

At Structure HQ, structure is not bureaucracy, it is momentum. It’s the system that frees people to do their most meaningful work.

A New Style of Leadership

One of the most compelling parts of our conversation was Tosin’s take on team culture.

In an industry traditionally steeped in hierarchy, she described her experience at Structure HQ as a refreshing shift:

‍ “We grow together, we learn together. I don’t feel threatened, and I don’t feel under-respected.”

This environment created the confidence and clarity required to excel. For Tosin, winning the award is both personal validation and a reflection of the collective:

“It’s a validation of what you are doing.”

And by extension, what we are building.

A Win That Represents More Than a Trophy

Tosin’s recognition is not just an individual milestone; it is proof of what becomes possible when excellence is designed into the fabric of an organization.

Her win underscores:

• our belief in structure as a catalyst,
• our commitment to corporate governance as a discipline, and
• our dedication to building teams that lift one another.

When you design a system where brilliant minds can fly, they don’t just soar, they continuosly improve and redefine what excellence looks like.

Congratulations, Tosin! We are proud to be the runway for your takeoff.