Osinbajo, Ogunsola, others for WIMBIZ confab

The Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ), has said that former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will deliver its keynote address during the 23rd yearly conference, while the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folashade Ogunsola, will serve as chairperson.

The event, tagged: “Dream. Dare. Do.”, scheduled to be held November 7-8, 2024, aims to inspire and empower women leaders, with a hybrid format allowing for both physical and virtual attendance.

In a statement, yesterday, Executive Director of WIMBIZ, Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, said that the significance of the conference remains the flagship event of the organisation. She emphasised WIMBIZ’s long-standing commitment to empowering women, particularly in leadership roles.

Akingbohungbe said that the conference had played a key role in inspiring over 330,000 women since its inception. On her part, Chair, Conference Planning Group (CPG), Opeyemi Oduwole, stated that the theme of this year’s conference reflects the urgency for women to step into their power, especially in these challenging economic times. She added that the event promises a diverse agenda, including five plenary sessions, three hands-on workshops, and a business pitch competition.

In her remarks, Chair, CPG Comms & Publicity Committee, Mabel Adeteye, said that WIMBIZ provided crucial details about the registration process, encouraging all interested participants to visit the WIMBIZ website.

The conference will also be accessible through the WIMBIZ app, which enables users to engage with sessions, read comments, and network with other online attendees.