Her early start and tenacity laid the foundation for what would become a family legacy in commerce and distribution. With her deep market insight, resilience, and a strong network built on trust, Virginia formalised the distributorship partnership with Guinness Nigeria Plc in 1991, later expanding the business into a distributorship for Nigerian Breweries Plc in 1997. Her leadership was instrumental in building the systems, customer base, and supplier relationships that would define JOACO’s early success. As executive director, she remains actively involved in the day-to-day management of the business, overseeing operations, finance, and supplier relations. Known for her discipline, foresight, and people-oriented leadership style, Virginia is highly respected in the industry for her pioneering role, consistency, and contribution to women’s participation in business leadership. Her story is one of vision, endurance, and impact, a testament to what focused leadership and passion for excellence can achieve.