Women Now Control $80trn in Global Wealth, Adekoya Reveals

Partner at Genea Family Office, Abiola Adekoya has revealed that women now control approximately $80 trillion in global wealth — a figure projected to exceed $110 trillion by 2030.

She said this at a recent forum organised by the Genea Family Office where it gathered some of Nigeria’s most influential and high-net-worth female leaders for an intimate brunch in Lagos, with the theme: “Her Wealth, Her Legacy: Building for the Future.”

According to a statement, the gathering wasn’t just about wealth — it was about leadership, legacy, and creating intentional impact across generations.

Backed by data, real-world case studies, and candid conversations, the event sparked powerful discussions among esteemed entrepreneurs whose economic influence continues to grow despite systemic challenges, it noted.

“Women are not just wealth holders but vision holders,” she emphasised, highlighting the significant gap in tracking African women’s wealth and the “Triple Threat” they face: systemic, structural, and cultural barriers uniquely challenging female entrepreneurs.
In another case study, Adekoya explored how family vision, global expansion, and wealth diversification sustain multi-generational prosperity, drawing on her experience leading transactions on the Nigerian Exchange.

She highlighted how capital markets could institutionalise businesses, drive governance improvements, and strengthen succession planning.
“Wealth without vision is fragile,” she noted. “Successful female founders who define their purpose, build diversified portfolios, and embed governance structures create legacies that endure—and drive transformative impact.”

At the end of the session, Abiola Adekoya reflected, “For us at Genea, this experience deepened our belief in the power of centering women’s voices in wealth conversations.”
Through a live case study, Partner at Genea Family Office, Abiola Adediran, drew on her experience advising families facing wealth fragmentation and complex dynamics.

She illustrated how governance structures, adaptable to today’s global and blended family realities, are essential to protecting wealth across generations.

“When it comes to family wealth, governance is not about control—it’s about creating clarity, building trust, and safeguarding relationships,” Adediran emphasised.

Participants—including founders and next-generation leaders across healthcare, real estate, FMCG, food, and beauty sectors—described the session as transformative and expressed eagerness to work with Genea to strengthen their legacy and wealth structures.

Abiola Adediran reinforced a core principle: “Sustainable family wealth goes beyond money. True stewardship prepares the next generation not just to inherit assets, but to lead with responsibility, unity, and purpose.”
“Building on this momentum, Genea Family Office remains committed to leading the conversation and will continue to create platforms where women can shape the future of wealth, leadership, and legacy.”