Ex-SEC boss, Oteh, Justice Augie, others to speak at WIMBIZ conference

By Vivian Onyebukwa

Former Director General of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria, Arunma Oteh, and former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Amina Augie (retd), are among the personalities that will speak at this year’s Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference. 

Other notable speakers include Olori Atuwatse III, Natalie Beinisch, and Dr. Morenike Molehin, with Justice Augie serving as Chairperson.

The hybrid event, themed, “O.W.N: Own. Walk. Nurture.” will bring together women from various sectors and continents, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Ghana, Cameroon, and United Arab Emirates, who will engage in transformative dialogue, learning and inspiration for two days, Thursday and Friday, November 6 – 7, 2025.

The conference, which is the 24th edition, promises a diverse agenda, including four plenary sessions, two deep dive sessions, a fireside chat, and an exciting debate.

In her opening remarks at a press briefing in Lagos to herald the event, Bisi Adeyemi, Chairman, WIMBIZ Board of Trustees, commended the media for their continuous support. She described the annual conference as a call to action for women to own their stories, emphasising that storytelling remains a symbol of women’s strength and resilience in their pursuit of leadership and influence.

The Executive Director, WIMBIZ, Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, said that WIMBIZ remains the flagship event of the organisation, noting that the conference is a long-standing commitment to empowering women, particularly, in leadership roles.

She highlighted that the conference has played a key role in inspiring over 344,335 women throughout its history.

Chairman, 2025 Conference Planning Group, Abimbola Wright, stated that this year’s theme, O.W.N – Own, Walk, Nurture, was chosen with deep reflection on the realities that women face today.

She confirmed this year’s conference as a rallying call for women to OWN their story, voice, and space at the table, WALK in power, embodying courage and authenticity, NURTURE others, especially the next generation, through mentorship and collaboration.