EconomyIndustryLagosPeople Did You Know? Africa’s First Female Crane Operator Is Nigerian by REFINEDNG April 16, 2026 by REFINEDNG April 16, 2026 Taiwo Omotayo Oni made history in 2017 as Africa’s first female mobile harbour crane operator. Trained in Lagos, she broke barriers in a male-dominated industry and inspired a new wave of women in maritime career