AXA Mansard Insurance Plc Renews Partnership with Herconomy to Advance Women's Financial Inclusion
Efforts to enhance women's economic empowerment in Nigeria are accelerating, with financial institutions and fintech platforms intensifying initiatives to bridge the gender gap in access to finance and business opportunities. In a significant move, AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has renewed its partnership with Herconomy as a sponsor of the Herconomy Conference 2026, underscoring its dedication to strengthening financial inclusion and expanding economic prospects for women across the country.
Enterprise Challenge: A Flagship Initiative for Women-Led Businesses
As part of this collaboration, AXA Mansard will headline the conference's Enterprise Challenge, a flagship program designed to provide funding, visibility, and growth support for women-led businesses. This initiative aims to foster innovation and sustainability among female entrepreneurs by offering critical resources and mentorship opportunities.
Herconomy Conference: A Major Forum for Women's Advancement
The Herconomy Conference, an annual event organized by the fintech platform, has grown into a prominent forum for promoting women's financial independence and career development. With a community exceeding 15,000 members, this year's edition is expected to attract over 1,000 female professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Discussions will center on wealth creation, career growth, and long-term economic impact, providing a platform for networking and knowledge exchange.
AXA Mansard's Strategic Commitment to Women's Financial Resilience
AXA Mansard stated that the renewed partnership aligns with its broader strategy to enhance women's financial resilience by improving access to essential tools, knowledge, and networks necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy. This collaboration builds on the successes of the 2025 edition, where several women entrepreneurs secured funding through a competitive pitch process. Notably, Opeyemi Adebisi, founder of Pemnia Wellness, won the top prize of ₦1.5 million, while Bilqis Idaro received ₦1 million as first runner-up, and Chimdiebube Orji was awarded ₦500,000 as second runner-up.
Insights from AXA Mansard Leadership
Adebola Surakat, Chief Marketing Officer of AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, emphasized that empowering women financially is crucial for driving inclusive and sustainable economic development. She highlighted that expanding access to financial knowledge and resources for women could unlock broader economic potential, supporting ongoing conversations around wealth creation, financial protection, and long-term security. Surakat also pointed to the company's "AXA She Is In Charge" initiative, which offers women access to empowerment programs, expert-led sessions, and professional networks to aid personal and financial growth.
Future Directions and Impact
Through its sponsorship of the Enterprise Challenge and active participation in the conference, AXA Mansard reaffirmed its commitment to championing inclusive financial solutions that enable women to build resilient businesses and secure their financial futures. This partnership exemplifies a concerted effort to address gender disparities in finance, paving the way for a more equitable economic landscape in Nigeria.
