- The 14th Inspiring Woman Africa (IWA) Conference will be held on December 11, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, with the theme “Leadership Redefined: Charting New Paths to Excellence.
- H.E Madam Sahle-Work Zewde, Former President of Ethiopia, will deliver the keynote address, joined by notable speakers including Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, Moruf Oseni, Tonye Cole, and others from diverse sectors.
- IWA, founded by Kemi Ajumobi, is dedicated to empowering women across Africa through conferences, training, publishing, and storytelling platforms that amplify women’s voices and leadership.
The organisers of the annual women’s conference, Inspiring Woman Africa (IWA) conference, have announced their 14th edition scheduled to take place on the 11th of December, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island.
“Leadership is beyond titles and positions. If leaders get it right, it will trickle down and it will show, whether in homes, workplaces and even the nation as a whole. This is why our theme for 2025 is centred around excellence in leadership. We are excited to announce that our KEYNOTE SPEAKER for this year is H.E. Madam SAHLE-WORK ZEWDE, Former President of the Federal Democratic Republic Of Ethiopia.” Kemi Ajumobi, Founder/Group CEO IWA, and convener of the conference, said.
- Theme: LEADERSHIP REDEFINED: CHARTING NEW PATHS TO EXCELLENCE’
- Time: 10 am
- Venue: Civic Centre on Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos
Speakers include:
- Kemi Ajumobi
- Founder/Group CEO IWA & Convener, IWA Conference.
- KEYNOTE: H.E Madam Sahle-Work Zewde
- Former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
- GUEST OF HONOUR: Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim
- H.E Hon. Minister of Women Affairs & Social Development
Other Speakers:
- Moruf Oseni, MD/CEO, WEMA Bank Plc
- Carlos Rojas-Arbulú, Deputy High Commissioner, Embassy Of Canada, Nigeria
- Tonye Patrick Cole, mni, Co-Founder, Sahara Group
- Obafemi Banigbe, CEO T2 (Former 9Mobile)
- Chinwe Iloghalu, Acting MD/CEO of NOVA Bank
- Aishah Ndanusa Ahmad , Former Deputy Gov. CBN & Soniya Asusu Nupe
- Dr. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo (PhD), International Corporate Executive & Founder, The LightHouse Network
- Dr. Busola Tejumola (PhD), Executive Head, General Entertainment Channels, MultiChoice Group
- Hon. Munira Suleiman Tanimu, Majority Leader Kaduna State 10th Assembly
- Patricia Obozuwa, Managing Director, Nigeria Global Reputation Management Project
- Folake Soetan, CEO, Ikeja Electric
- Abe Jawando, Executive Senior Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics
- Chinyere Okorocha, Partner & Overall Head of Sectors at Jackson, Etti & Edu
- MC: Kayode Okikiolu, TV Anchor, Channels Television
MODERATORS
- Ugochukwu Obi-Chukwu, Founder/CEO of Nairametrics
- Ozim Ibeziako, Executive General Counsel, Africa, GE Vernova
- Abiola Adediran, Partner at Genea Family Office
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ABOUT INSPIRING WOMAN AFRICA (IWA)
IWA GROUP is passionate about promoting women’s empowerment and social equity. The organisation is committed to ensuring an inclusive community that nurtures the capacities, ambitions, and expressions of women across Africa and beyond.
Founded by Kemi Ajumobi, a multi-award-winning media professional with over 18 years’ experience, we believe in the value that connections bring and so we have created a platform where women can learn from each other, tell their stories, and have access to crucial information and resources that will ensure they excel in every facet of their lives.
Through our workshops, seminars, conferences and initiatives, we ensure the voices of women are heard by amplifying their narratives, and we believe it will inspire more women to see the validity of their dreams and that its actualisation is not a mirage.
WHAT IWA DOES
1. Magazine
2. Conferences
3. Interviews
4. Training/Consulting
5. Speaking Engagements
6. Publishing
