The stage is set for a major discourse on leadership as the Inspiring Woman Africa (IWA) conference announces its 14th edition. Scheduled for December 11, 2025, the event promises to gather thought leaders and change-makers at the Civic Centre on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Charting New Paths to Excellence
This year's gathering operates under the powerful theme, 'Leadership Redefined, Charting New Paths To Excellence'. The conference aims to critically examine the role and impact of leadership across every stratum of society. Organisers stress that the quality of leadership is the fundamental determinant of progress for families, organisations, and entire nations.
Kemi Ajumobi, the Founder and Group CEO of IWA who is also the conference convener, explained the rationale behind the theme. She noted that citizens globally are increasingly questioning their leaders, demanding more accountability and vision. "At the centre of IWA Series14 is our discussion on leadership, hence our theme for 2025," Ajumobi stated, highlighting the timeliness of the conversation.
A Stellar Lineup of Speakers
The event will be graced by an impressive roster of speakers from diverse sectors. Delivering the keynote address will be Madam Sahle-Work Zewde, the esteemed wife of the former Ethiopian President. Her presence underscores the pan-African significance of the dialogue.
The conference will also feature insights from other prominent figures, including:
- The Minister of Women Affairs & Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim (Guest of Honour).
- Moruf Oseni, the MD/CEO of WEMA Bank Plc.
- A representative from the Deputy High Commission of the Embassy of Canada in Nigeria.
- Tonye Patrick Cole, Co-Founder of Sahara Group.
- Obafemi Banigbe, CEO of T2 and former head of 9Mobile.
- Chinwe Iloghalu, the Acting MD/CEO of NOVA Bank.
Why This Conference Matters for Nigeria
The IWA conference 2025 is more than just an annual meeting; it is a strategic platform aimed at shaping the future. By focusing on redefining leadership, it seeks to provide new frameworks and tools for current and emerging leaders, particularly women, to drive transformative change. Hosting such a high-profile event in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial nerve centre, places the country at the heart of a crucial continental conversation about governance, corporate leadership, and social development.
With discussions expected to address leadership in politics, business, and community life, the outcomes of this conference could influence policies and personal leadership styles across Africa. It represents a significant opportunity for networking, learning, and setting a new, excellence-driven agenda for the continent's growth.
