WIMBIZ Breaks New Frontiers in Africa; Holds International Conference in Accra, Ghana
Women in Management, Business and Public
Service (WIMBIZ), a Nigeria-based non-profit organisation
advancing the cause of women, will hold its maiden international conference at
the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel,Accra on Thursday September 14th,
2017. Themed ‘Breaking New Frontiers’, the one-day conference will feature
keynote speeches and panel discussions focused on growing female leadership in
business and careers within the private and public sectors in Africa, with
influential Nigerian and Ghanaian women billed to attend.
Conference speakers include accomplished
women in management, business and public service such as Mrs Samira Bawumia, Wife
of the Vice President of Ghana, Mrs Ibukun Awosika (Chairman Board of
Directors, First Bank Nigeria Plc), Mrs. Mansa Nettey (CEO/MD, Standard
Chartered Bank, Ghana), Ruka Sanusi, Founder Alldens Lane, Ghana and Dr. Ama
Andah, Medical Director, Brainwave Consult Ltd.Ghana. Others include Dr.
Omobola Johnson (Honorary Chairperson, Global Alliance for Affordable Internet)among
others.
Clarifying the choice of Ghana as its destination
for the maiden international conference, Mrs Aishah Ahmad, Chairperson of the
Executive Council, WIMBIZ stated “After 16 years
of inspiring and empowering women in Nigeria, it was expedient to extend the
impact of WIMBIZ to other African women outside the shores of Nigeria. Given
the increasing participation of Ghanaian
speakers and delegates at our flagship Annual Conference and the widening
opportunities for trade and investment between the two countries, Ghana was an
excellent choice in this respect”.
African women are courageous, defying limitations
and breaking new boundaries in the face of the various challenges confronting
them. In spite of the progress made however, the percentage of females in
leadership within the private and public sector is still very low, whilst
female owned businesses remain small and unstructured. Given Africa’s emergence
as a frontier market and centre of attraction for global economic growth, its
women must position themselves to harness the opportunities that lie ahead. Thus,
the conference will examine these and many more issues, leaving participants
energised, emboldened and focused on making a difference in the economic growth
across the continent.
Through the ‘Breaking New Frontiers’
Conference, which is presented in partnership with Unilever Ghana, WIMBIZ is
poised to consolidate on its network of ambitious women within the continent
who support one another on the road to conquering the challenges that
limit them, ensuring they attain the leadership positions that secure their
place in Africa’s bright future.
For registrations, visit
www.wimbizghanaconference.com/form
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