More than 100 senior and emerging women leaders from diverse sectors gathered in Abuja recently for the Women in Leadership Cross-Sector Convening. This initiative seeks to promote collaboration and strengthen women’s role in Nigeria’s development.
The event, organised by the Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN Global) in partnership with Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), and the Nigeria Governors Forum, was held at Fraser Suites under the theme, ‘Connecting Impact: Cross-Sector Leadership for National Growth.’
The gathering explored how greater collaboration among women leaders could help address national challenges and improve representation in decision-making spaces.
In her welcome address, Founder of WILAN Global, Abosede George-Ogan, said the complexity of Nigeria’s development challenges requires stronger partnerships across sectors.“Across Nigeria, we are facing increasingly complex challenges that no single sector can solve alone. We have encountered excellent women leaders across sectors who were working in silos, and silos, no matter how strong they are individually, do not build nations,” she said.George-Ogan added that WILAN’s mission goes beyond increasing the number of women in leadership positions to creating sustainable institutions and pathways for future generations.
