Held in Lagos as a hybrid experience, the 2025 summit delivered a truly transformative gathering. With dynamic panel sessions and powerful keynote addresses, the event brought together visionaries, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers all driven by a shared mission to advance the economic empowerment of women across Nigeria and beyond.
Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), spoke on “The Power of Identity in Securing Financial Opportunities.”; In her session, she addressed the critical role of digital identity in driving financial inclusion, particularly for underserved women. She highlighted how access to identity unlocks essential financial services, credit, government benefits, and digital platforms, forming the bedrock for equitable economic participation.
Funke Akindele, award-winning filmmaker, actress, and entrepreneur, captivated the audience with her session on “Building Wealth in the Creative Economy.”; Sharing her personal journey and professional triumphs, she emphasized the vast potential of Nigeria’s creative sector and the importance of storytelling, brand building, and strategic partnerships. Her insights offered a blueprint for creatives to build sustainable businesses, generate wealth, and create meaningful impact in a competitive industry.
Julie McKay, Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Consulate, reaffirmed the U.S. government’s unwavering commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment, stating,
“When women thrive, entire economies thrive.”;
She underscored that at the core of the U.S. Mission’s efforts is the belief that empowering women not only drives GDP growth but also paves the way for mutually beneficial trade, investment, and long-term global prosperity.
“Promoting women’s economic empowerment isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s smart economics,”; she affirmed.
Another highlight was the “Multigenerational Wealth: Building & Sustaining Business Empires”; session, moderated by Yewande Thorpe and featuring business leaders such as Oladunni Oyinaka, Executive Director at Celebrations; Cosmas Maduka Jr, Executive Director at Coscharis Group; Obinna Anyaegbu, Executive Director Asset & Investments Chisco group of companies; and Iroghama Ogbeifun, MD/CEO of Starzs Investment Company. Their discussion provided valuable insights into wealth preservation across generations.
Herconomy is a pioneering financial technology platform dedicated to empowering individuals, with a special focus on women, to grow their wealth securely. They offer high-yield savings accounts with interest rates up to 20% per annum, comprehensive financial education, and exclusive discounts on women-centric products and services. Herconomy’s mission is to bridge the financial inclusion gap for women in Nigeria, providing them with the tools and opportunities to achieve economic empowerment.
Herconomy was recognized for its impact, as they were nominated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2023 for Inclusive Financial Product and recognized as a Key Driver for Financial Inclusion in 2024. Through innovation and advocacy, Herconomy has remained committed to creating sustainable financial solutions that empower women and drive economic growth.
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