Leading women executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders from across Nigeria’s business landscape will gather for The Executive Woman Summit (TEWS) 2025, a high-level leadership summit on advancing authentic and transformative leadership.
Convened by the founder of BMO Advisory Services and the Women’s Lifestyle Hub, Bola Matel-Okoh, the event will be held on October 8 in Lagos.
Themed “Leading from Within: An Authentic Approach to Leadership,” the one-day summit would feature keynote addresses, strategic networking sessions, and panel discussions focusing on real-world leadership issues, reinvention, influence, and community among women in executive spaces.
Notable speakers confirmed for the summit include Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, founder of The Chair Centre Group and former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria, Mrs Ibukun Awosika. Alongside other inspiring leaders, they will provide insights on leadership in a complex socio-economic environment and the role of women in shaping resilient systems.
Other speakers include the Managing Director of FCMB, Oluyemisi Edun; founder and Managing Director of MedPlus Pharmacy, Joke Bakare; Chief Executive Officer, BMG SEVEN LTD, Binta Max-Gbinije; CEO, ACT Foundation, Osayi Alile; Head of Purple Academy at Wema Bank Plc, Feranmi Owolabi; Founder & Chairman, Eventful LTD, Mrs. Yewande Zaccheaus; Head of External Communications, Media and Partnerships, Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa, Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh; Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa, Mastercard, Folasade Femi-Lawal; Head of Sponsorships, Events and Collaboration, First Bank, Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, and Executive Director/Deputy Managing Director, Sweet Sensation Confectionery, Ayo Anibaba.
Matel-Okoh said: “The Executive Woman Summit was born from a deep understanding of today’s leadership landscape.
“Having spent over three decades in high-stakes roles, and through my work as an executive coach, I’ve seen the immense pressure women leaders face. This summit is a defiant stand against burnout and a strategic investment in self.”
“For today’s woman, a thriving career is a journey that demands intentionality and a powerful community. This summit caters to both. It is where we prepare for tomorrow by leading from within today. We’re creating a powerful space for women to transcend the noise, find clarity, and forge connections that will define their next decade,” she added.
Designed for career professionals, CEOs, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and rising leaders alike, the event would welcome women from diverse sectors, including finance, technology, law, media, and health.
The summit will also feature curated lifestyle experiences, including live music, comedy, cocktails, and outdoor exhibitions, underscoring a commitment to holistic leadership and well-being.
