Ogra, Akosile to lead other dignitaries to Industry Women Conference 2024
The Senior Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on Digital Strategy, Engagement and Communications, O’Tega Ogra and Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, have confirmed their attendance, to the Industry Women Conference (tinW).
The duo, according to the organizer, will share federal government and state government-Lagos State efforts towards improving and advancing female startups in Nigeria at the second edition of the Industry Women Conference.
The event is scheduled to hold on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria House in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The year’s programme themed; “Tools Nigerian women need to compete and succeed’ is designed to unearth critical ingredients Nigerian women require to startup and in the vase of career, the steps require to set out on a good note.
While Ogra would be intimating the participants on the initiatives the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has instituted to ameliorate the suffering of women and encourage the female startup in Nigeria, Akosile would be highlighting the Lagos State government efforts in helping women advance their trade.
Other dignitaries within the Marcom and allied sectors are also expected to grace the occasion.
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’.
According to Goddie Ofose, Convener of tinW, “Women-led businesses are important for many reasons, and this including: 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.
These women cut-across different sectors such as tech, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations, governance, healthcare, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, brand management, sales and media.
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