Inspiring Woman Africa Conference Returns for 14th Edition with Power-packed Lineup of Leaders, Innovators

Mary Nnah

The Inspiring Woman Africa (IWA) Conference is set to hold its 14th edition on December 11, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island. The conference theme is “Leadership Redefined, Charting New Paths To Excellence.” According to Kemi Ajumobi, Founder/Group CEO IWA, and convener of the conference, “Leadership determines how far a family, organisation and nation can grow. Now more than ever before, the citizens have more questions for their leaders. At the centre of IWA Series 14 is our discussion on leadership.”

The organisers are excited to announce that the keynote speaker for this year is H.E Madam Sahle-Work Zewde, Former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The Inspiring Woman Africa (IWA) Conference is a gathering of great minds, of people who want to learn and share, an ambience for intentional networking, bonding and intellectual discussions. It is an ambience that nurtures optimism and prepares you for the next year.

Speakers at the conference will include Kemi Ajumobi, Founder/Group CEO IWA & Convener, IWA Conference; Guest of Honour: Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, H.E Hon. Minister of Women Affairs & Social Development; Moruf Oseni, MD/CEO, WEMA Bank Plc; Carlos Rojas-Arbulú, Deputy High Commissioner, Embassy Of Canada, Nigeria; Tonye Patrick Cole, mni, Co-Founder, Sahara Group; Obafemi Banigbe, CEO T2 (Former 9Mobile); Chinwe Iloghalu, Acting MD/CEO of NOVA Bank; Aishah Ndanusa Ahmad, Former Deputy Gov. CBN & Soniya Asusu Nupe; Dr. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo (PhD), International Corporate Executive & Founder, The LightHouse Network; Dr. Busola Tejumola (PhD); Executive Head, General Entertainment Channels, MultiChoice Group; Hon. Munira Suleiman Tanimu, Majority Leader Kaduna State 10th Assembly; Patricia Obozuwa, Managing Director, Nigeria Global Reputation Management Project; Folake Soetan, CEO, Ikeja Electric; Abe Jawando, Executive Senior Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics; Chinyere Okorocha, Partner & Overall Head of Sectors at Jackson, Etti & Edu.

The Master of Ceremonies for the event will be Kayode Okikiolu, TV Anchor, Channels Television, and the moderators will be Ugochukwu Obi-Chukwu, Founder/CEO of Nairametrics; Ozim Ibeziako, Executive General Counsel, Africa, GE Vernova; and Abiola Adediran, Partner at Genea Family Office. Interested participants can register at www.theiwagroup.com or send a message to theiwagroup@outlook.com for enquiries.

Inspiring Woman Africa (IWA) Group is passionate about promoting women’s empowerment and social equity. The organisation is committed to ensuring an inclusive community that nurtures the capacities, ambitions, and expressions of women across Africa and beyond. Founded by Kemi Ajumobi, a multi-award-winning media professional with over 18 years’ experience, IWA believes in the value that connections bring and so they have created a platform where women can learn from each other, tell their stories, and have access to crucial information and resources that will ensure they excel in every facet of their lives.

Through their workshops, seminars, conferences and initiatives, they ensure the voices of women are heard by amplifying their narratives, and they believe it will inspire more women to see the validity of their dreams and that its actualisation is not a mirage. IWA’s activities include Magazine, Conferences, Interviews, Training/Consulting, Speaking Engagements, and Publishing.