British Baroness Flather and US Consular General Dehab Ghebreab are among the over 35 A-List women lined up for the GLEEHD 2nd Annual Women in Business and Leadership Summit coming up in Lagos from the 15th – 17th October 2015.
This year’s Summit, themed – Building Greatness – celebrates strides already made by women in leadership across industries and recognizes how empowering the next generation of women leaders is essential for to building a great society. While celebrating women who have built greatness, the event also aims to inspire and equip participant with skills needed to build greatness in their family, career, faith and society.
Other women confirmed to speak at the venue includes Baroness Flather, Member of the British house of Lords; Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, Former Vice-President of World Bank; Hajiya Zainab Maina, Former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Prof Adenike Grange, Former Minister of Health; Mrs Nike Davies, CEO Nike Art Gallery; Nkechi Obi, Vice Chairman TECHNO OIL LTD; Senator Florence Ita Giwa Former Presidential Liaison Officer to the National Assembly; Mr Tonye Cole, CEO Sahara Group; Mr Dayo Israel, Africa Regional Director GLEEHD Foundation; Mrs Lola Visser Mabogunje.
Others are: Former Senior Technical Adviser to the Honorable Minister FMITI; H.E Mrs Toyin Saraki, Founder Wellbeing Foundation; Dehab Ghebreab, US Consular General; Onyeka Onwenu, Veteran Singer, songwriter, actress, journalist and politician; Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett, Actress, TV Presenter and Cosmetologist; Onari Duke, Country Director, Empretec Nigeria Foundation; Abiola Hafsat, Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND); Boma Ozobia, Former President Commonwealth Lawyers Association; Ndidi Nwenuli, Founder Leap Africa; Moji Makanjuola, Veteran journalist and broadcaster; Mrs Obafunmibi Ilupeju, CEO Rabonni Tech; Mrs Tammie Kanmoke, Former E.D POWER Cross River State; Mrs Agatha Amatha, CEO Rave TV; Nike Ogunlesi,
According to the Summit President and GLEEHD Advisory Board Chair – Chief Mrs Opral Benson: “It is commonly said that there is a lot that women can do to support one another and the first thing we can do is simply show up for another. It helps tremendously to share not only our successes but also our failures with one another in order for us to grow and truly learn from one another.”
Speaking at a Media Parley at the Summit Secretariat, The Dream Center Lagos; The Summit President who is also the Liberian Honorary Consular to Nigeria added “The WIBLES summit bridges the gap between women leaders of the 21st century and the millennial who admire them, by shaking up the women’s leadership arena and producing accessible events for mid-level and emerging women leaders. Our hope is that the session will inspire all of these remarkable young ladies attending to be among the next generation of most powerful women.”
Also speaking at the Media Parley, The Summit Coordinator and GLEEHD Regional Director, Mr Dayo Israel said “The Summit will further provide a platform for Experts to share tested strategies and diverse perspectives on gender equality in the business world and how women in the workplace can harness their strengths, elevate their leadership skills, and advance their careers.”
The year’s WIBLES is targeted at Advocates for change, established, emerging and aspiring women leaders in a variety of industries and roles, including: Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Executives and Managers, Directors / General Managers, Team Leaders, Human Resources, Leadership / Executive Development, SME Owners, Entrepreneurs, Women Politicians, Emerging/Aspiring Women Leaders, etc.
The event is open to women of all ages, and those who love them (MEN). For more information and registration, please visit www.wibles.gleehdfoundation.org.ng or call 08166765045, 08092953047.
