Industry women conference 2024: Tools Nigerian women need to compete, succeed

Stanley Ihedigbo

The Industry Newspaper, West Africa’s foremost brand marketing publication, has unveiled the theme and lineup of speakers for the highly anticipated 2024 Industry Women Conference.

The conference, slated for Friday, December 13, 2024, in Lagos, promises to be an enriching experience for attendees.”

The theme for the 2024 women’s conference is titled ‘Tools Nigerian women need to compete and succeed’, and the speakers for this second edition are Group Head, Brands & Marketing Communications, Wema Bank Plc, Mrs. Mabel Adeteye and Group Head, Women Bank/ W Initiatives, Access Bank, Mrs. Abiodun Olubitan.

The organisers also announced Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, UBA Group, Mrs. Alero Ladipo and President, Felix King Foundation, Dr. Felix King Eiremiokhae as chairperson of the conference and co-chairman respectively.

The 2024 Industry Women Conference (tinW) comes on the heels of a successful inaugural edition last year with the theme; ‘She wins’.

Speaking at the unveiling media conference in Lagos yesterday, the convener of The Industry Women Conference, Mr. Goddie Ofose said, “We arrived at this theme and the speakers this year because we believe the theme resonates well with the Nigerian women at the time particularly with the country’s economy going through a bad patch. We must equip our women for the present and the future.”

According to him, “Women-led businesses are important for many reasons, and this includes diversity and innovation. Women entrepreneurs bring unique perspectives and insights that can lead to better decision-making and more innovative solutions.”

“Women-led startups often prioritize social impact and sustainability, which can contribute to a more responsible and ethical business ecosystem,” he added.

On economic growth, Ofose stated that “Women-led businesses can reinvest into household incomes and national economies and can close the pay gap and rise to leadership positions while Women entrepreneurs are more likely to invest back into their families and community, such as in education, nutrition, and children’s health.”

On the sideline of 2024, which is also titled the PINK session, The Industry Newspaper will use the occasion to recognize and celebrate the Top 50 Industry Women in Nigeria who have tenacity, resilience, innovation, and industry in the year 2024.

These women cut across different sectors such as tech, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations, governance, healthcare, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, brand management, sales, and media.

In the same vein, Chief Mrs. Kehinde Kamson, Founder/CEO, Sweet Sensations Confectionary, Dr. Shade Okoya, CEO, Eleganza Industries Limited, Mrs. Bola Atta, CEO, UBA Foundation, Mrs. Tomi Somefun, MD/CEO, Unity Bank, Dame Adaora Umeoji, MD/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc and Mrs. Alero Ladipo, Group Head, Marketing & Communications, UBA Group will be recognised as the Industry Iconic Amazons.

According to the convener, time, “It is our great pleasure to present to you the Industry Change Maker Awardees in 2024. This recognition is a result of their exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions to their respective industry in Nigeria in 2024.”

“Their tireless dedication, innovative approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence have made a significant impact on their fields as well as your contributions to their organizations. Their accomplishments serve as a testament to their leadership, expertise, and passion.

“They are an inspiration to countless individuals, particularly women, who aspire to make a difference in these fields in Nigeria because their works have indeed paved the way for future generations, and we are grateful for your tireless efforts,” Ofose stated.