The Coronation Group has reiterated its commitment to sustainable wealth creation and transformational leadership across Africa. The remark was made at the maiden edition of the Coronation Women Initiative Network (WIN) Conference, in Lagos, with the theme: ‘Accelerate Action: From Pledge to Progress,’ which brought together an inspiring assembly of employees from Coronation offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Accra, alongside board members, CEOs, and senior executives across Coronation companies.
 
The Chief Talent Officer of the group, Pai Gamde, urged attendees to move beyond empowerment to tangible action. “Women are already empowered. Now is the time to act. Identify one thing you will do differently to drive progress—both for yourself and for another woman. Let’s shift from participation to progress, from presence to power. When women are organised, we don’t just take part—we lead, we influence, and we create lasting impact. Let’s not only be part of the conversation—let’s drive it.”
 
The conference featured an impressive line-up of distinguished speakers, including the CEO of Enterprise NGR, Obi Ibekwe; Founder of The Money Wit Club, Ola Oladele; and MD/CEO of Coronation Securities Limited, Jibola Odedina. Their insightful sessions explored leadership, innovation, self-empowerment and wealth creation, equipping attendees with practical strategies to transform aspirations into lasting legacies.
 
Launched in April 2024, Coronation WIN (Women Initiative Network) is dedicated to supporting women’s personal and professional growth.

The initiative provides mentorship, leadership development workshops, networking opportunities, and educational seminars, fostering a culture of inclusivity and collective progress. Through this initiative, Coronation invites both women and men to champion the pursuit of gender equality, ensuring that every participant emerges as a catalyst for change.
 
The celebration reached a crescendo with an electrifying fusion of music and spoken word. Evelyn Zibili, also known as Evelle—an award-winning singer and winner of Nigerian Idols Season 4—delivered a powerful musical performance, captivating the audience with her soulful voice and dynamic stage presence.
 
Complementing this was a thought-provoking spoken word segment by Boluwatife Adetokunbo, a talented Coronation staff member, and renowned spoken word artist Wana Udobang, whose masterful delivery added depth and inspiration to the event. Together, their performances infused the room with energy, leaving the audience empowered and uplifted.