The Women of Glory Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to women-focused community development and empowerment across Nigeria, has finalized plans for its 10th anniversary celebration.
Event Details
The milestone event is scheduled for June 6, 2026, at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. It will feature a Gala and Award Night to commemorate the foundation's decade-long impact on underserved communities.
Theme and Purpose
Under the theme 'A Decade of Impact: Celebrating Legacy, Building the Future,' the ceremony will reflect on ten years of humanitarian service, empowerment programs, and social interventions aimed at improving lives and strengthening communities.
In a statement, founder Dr. Nneka Nzewi expressed excitement over the milestone, describing the past decade as a journey of transformation, hope, and sustainable impact. She noted that what began as a simple vision for community upliftment has grown into a formidable platform for social change and grassroots empowerment.
Empowerment Initiatives
Dr. Nzewi highlighted the foundation's multifaceted approach, including supporting students in academic excellence, equipping women with vocational skills such as tailoring and textile production, and investing in youth and sports development through equipment donations to young athletes.
The anniversary gala will go beyond celebration and fundraising, serving as a platform to showcase inspiring stories of lives transformed through the foundation's interventions. 'The gala serves as a living gallery of success stories, offering a compelling narrative of lives positively impacted by our programs,' she added.
Distinguished Guests and Awards
The event is expected to attract high-profile leaders, philanthropists, development partners, civic actors, and grassroots advocates. A major highlight will be the presentation of awards to outstanding individuals and organizations that have supported the foundation's mission.
Award categories include Community Impact Award, Women Empowerment Champion Award, Humanitarian Service Award, Outstanding Partner Award, Lifetime Impact Award, Corporate Social Impact Award, and Community Leadership Award. These awards recognize contributions that have strengthened the foundation's growth and reinforced the importance of collaboration in social development.
Future Plans
The foundation assured stakeholders of an enriching and memorable evening. Proceeds from the event will be channeled toward empowering small business owners across Nigeria, particularly through the construction of business hubs and market support facilities for entrepreneurs.
