WOMEN ACHIEVERS
CONFERENCE & AWARDS 2025.
29th - 31st July.
The Civic Centre, Lagos - Nigeria.
Women play a pivotal role in driving sustainable development across Africa. By empowering them and fostering their leadership, African nations can unlock their full potential and address the continent’s pressing challenges.
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The Women Achievers Conference and Awards is an annual event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of African women in various fields. The conference aims to empower women, promote gender equality, and inspire the next generation of women leaders.
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The Women Achievers Africa as an organization, perfectly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. And as such, the 2025 conference focuses on Women Leadership, Economic Empowerment, Good Health and Wellbeing, as well as Climate Change which disproportionately affects women and girls in Africa.
Objectives:
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- Opportunity for women to network, learn, and inspire one another.
- To promote gender equality and empower women to reach their full potential.
- To foster a supportive and inclusive environment for women’s leadership.
- To recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of women.
Highlights and Activities:
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- Keynote Speeches from thought leaders and experts.
- Panel Discussions and Breakout Sessions.
- Networking Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals.
- Cultural Performances showcasing Africa’s rich heritage.
- WAA STEM and Climate Change Innovation Challenge.
- Wellness and Physical Fitness Sessions.
- Spa Treatments.
- Dinner and Award Ceremony.
Who Should Attend
This Event
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- African women from all walks of life.
- Government officials.
- Business leaders.
- Policymakers.
- Diplomats
- Academic institutions.
- NGOs.
- Civil society organizations.
- Individuals and organizations interested in women’s empowerment and gender equality.
Hosts
Lamide Adeleye
(WAA, Global President)
Host
Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
(First lady, Lagos State, Nigeria)
Chief Host
Organizing Team
Chinwe Akalugwu
Chair Person
Adekunbi Omotoso
Hospitality/Services
Dr. Funmilayo Arowoogun
Technical/Security
Mildred Akinyi Opondo
Technical/Security
Bola Musiwa
Co-chair
Rahab Azi Agwom
Finance/Logistics
Victor Okwuadi
Partnerships/Revenue
Mrs Omolade Oshinubi
Marketing & Promotion
Meet The Speakers
MRS TITILAYO OSHODI
SA to Lagos State Governor
Dr. AISHAH ADAMS
Founder/CEO, Lead Consultant A-ADAMS PRIMO
MONALISA CHINDA
Veteran Actress, Film Producer
MMEMA EKUKINAM
CEO, Healing Scars Academy
HON. MRS JOANA NNAZUA KOLO
SA, Kwara state Governor
KEFILWE RASEDIE
Global Vice President, Women Achievers Africa
GRACE EFFIOM
HOE, Lendsqr
PATRICIA SIMON-HART
Founder/MD, Aftrac Limited
TEMITOPE MAYEGUN
Founder/MD, Avila Naturalle Limited
NNENNA JACOB-OGOGO
Group Head, Gender Desk, FCMB
ODUETSE TEBOGO
Founder/MD, Teb Properties (Pty) Ltd
JENNIFER IJERE
MD/CEO, Trucking Land & Sea Nigeria Limited
MRS OLATOKUNBO IGE
Serial Entrepreneur and Human Rights Lawyer