Ebunoluwa Sessou 
Former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Her Excellency. Sahle-Work Zewde, Minister of Women Affairs & Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, MD/CEO Wema Bank Plc, Moruf Oseni, Deputy High Commissioner, Carlos Rojas-Arbulú, ; Embassy of Canada, Nigeria Tonye Patrick Cole, Co-Founder Sahara Group; Obafemi Banigbe, have been billed to speak at the 14th edition of the Inspiring Woman Africa, IWA Conference which would on December 11, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Other speakers are CEO T2, Obafemi Banigbe; Chinwe Iloghalu, Acting MD/CEO NOVA Bank; Aishah Ndanusa Ahmad, former Deputy Governor, CBN; and Soniya Asusu Nupe while the event will also showcase dignitaries including International Corporate Executive and Founder The LightHouse Network Dr. Nkiru Olumide-Ojo; Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, General Entertainment Channels, MultiChoice Group; Hon. Munira Suleiman Tanimu, Majority Leader, Kaduna State 10th Assembly; Patricia Obozuwa, MD, Nigeria Global Reputation Management Project; Folake Soetan, CEO Ikeja Electric; Abe Jawando, Executive Senior Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics; and Chinyere Okorocha, Partner and Head of Sectors at Jackson, Etti & Edu.
In a statement signed by the Founder and Group CEO of IWA, Kemi Ajumobi, this year’s edition would focus on redefining leadership, especially at a time when citizens are demanding more from those in authority.
“Leadership determines how far a family, organisation and nation can grow. Now more than ever before, the citizens have more questions for their leaders.
“At the centre of IWASeries14 is our discussion on leadership, hence our theme for 2025, ‘Leadership Redefined, Charting New Paths to Excellence.
“The IWA Conference is known for convening thought leaders, innovators and professionals across various sectors for deep conversations, strategic networking and mentorship. It is an event nurtures optimism and prepares participants for the year ahead.
“The event will be anchored by Kayode Okikiolu of Channels Television, while the panel sessions will be moderated by Ugochukwu Obi-Chukwu, Founder/CEO Nairametrics; Ozim Ibeziako, Executive General Counsel, Africa, GE Vernova; and Abiola Adediran, Partner, Genea Family Office”, she said.