On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Victoria Island, Lagos will host The Executive Woman Summit (TEWS), a premier gathering designed to empower senior female executives, entrepreneurs, and rising leaders from Nigeria’s dynamic business sectors. Spearheaded by Bola Matel-Okoh, the visionary behind BMO Advisory Services and the Women’s Lifestyle Hub, this summit aims to cultivate genuine and transformative leadership.
Under the theme “Leading from Within: An Authentic Approach to Leadership,” this one-day event will offer a rich blend of keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, and purposeful networking opportunities. The focus will be on navigating leadership challenges, fostering reinvention, amplifying influence, and building a supportive community for women in top-tier roles.
Among the distinguished speakers are Her Excellency, Dolapo Osinbajo, Nigeria’s former Second Lady, and Ibukun Awosika, the trailblazing Founder of The Chair Centre Group and ex-Chairperson of First Bank of Nigeria. Their contributions will shed light on female leadership’s critical role in developing resilient frameworks amid today’s socio-economic complexities.
Additional notable voices include Oluyemisi Edun, Managing Director of FCMB; Joke Bakare, Founder and Managing Director of MedPlus Pharmacy; Binta Max-Gbinije, CEO of BMG SEVEN; Osayi Alile, CEO of ACT Foundation; Feranmi Owolabi, Head of Purple Academy at Wema Bank; Yewande Zaccheaus, Founder and Chairperson of Eventful; Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh, Head of External Communications, Media and Partnerships at Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa; Folasade Femi-Lawal, Mastercard’s Country Manager and Area Business Head for West Africa; Chinwe Bode-Akinwande, Head of Sponsorships, Events and Collaboration at First Bank; and Ayo Anibaba, Executive Director and Deputy Managing Director of Sweet Sensation Confectionery.
“The Executive Woman Summit emerged from a profound awareness of the pressures women leaders endure today,” explained Bola Matel-Okoh, the summit’s organizer. “With over 30 years in demanding leadership roles and extensive experience as an executive coach, I recognize the toll burnout takes. This event is a deliberate move to counteract that and invest in women’s personal and professional growth.”
Matel-Okoh further emphasized, “Success for modern women is a deliberate journey that requires both focus and a strong network. TEWS is designed to provide these essentials. It’s a platform where women can cut through distractions, gain clarity, and build meaningful relationships that will shape their futures.”
Targeting a broad spectrum of professional women-including CEOs, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and emerging leaders-the summit welcomes participants from industries such as finance, technology, law, media, and healthcare. Beyond the leadership sessions, attendees will enjoy curated lifestyle activities like live musical performances, stand-up comedy, cocktail receptions, and outdoor art displays, highlighting the event’s holistic approach to leadership and wellness.
Registration is now open, featuring an exclusive executive package with premium access and priority seating. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual pass offers full participation from anywhere. To secure your spot or find out more, visit bolamatelokoh.com/tews.
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