In celebration of Women’s Month, Henley & Partners and Her Network hosted an exclusive dinner on March 28 at La Bodega in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event convened a remarkable group of women from diverse professional backgrounds to celebrate their successes, share valuable insights, and strengthen bonds of solidarity.
The distinguished guests, including Funke Bucknor, Ife Agoro, Deola Art-Alade, Debbie Larry-Izamoje, Funsho Obasanjo, Toyosi Obasanjo, Omon Odike, Odiri Erewa-Meggison, Busola Tejumola, Segi Ademoroti, Adetutu Adedeji, Chioma Ude, Abiola Adekoya, Ayibadi Daniel, Bukie Akinmade, Winihin Jemide, Ezinne Nwazulu and Ugoma Ebilah, embodied the spirit of leadership and making significant contributions to societal, economic, and cultural advancement.
The evening commenced with heartfelt words from Nkem Onwudiwe, Founder of Her Network: “This evening is a reaffirmation of the power and unity that manifest when women come together, fostering an atmosphere of empowerment and cooperative spirit. It underscores the core mission of Her Network and our commitment to elevating and supporting women across the globe.”
Ms. Chidinma, representing Henley & Partners, also welcomed the esteemed guests: “Henley & Partners is proud to partner with Her Network for this significant celebration of Women’s Month. We are delighted to host such an inspiring group of women tonight. The event is centered on merriment, making meaningful connections, celebrating our achievements, and simply having a great time together.”
The event’s agenda was thoughtfully curated to include inspirational talks, a showcase of individual achievements, and discussions focused on enhancing the influence of women in their respective fields. Central to the gathering’s objectives was the celebration of unity, acknowledgment of achievements, and the collective strength of women pursuing common ambitions.
Additionally, the evening’s agenda provided occasions for attendees to engage in intimate conversations, sharing significant experiences which contributed to building a strong foundation of collective encouragement and support.
A memorable highlight was the spoken word presentation by Winihin Jemide, which honoured all the strong women. This powerful performance, concluding with a collective toast by the guests, served to emphasise the event’s celebration of success and the enduring spirit of oneness amongst women.
Weyinmi Oritsejafor, a consultant at Henley & Partners, reflected on the significance of the gathering: “Tonight’s event has vividly illustrated the essence of empowerment and unity. Witnessing the shared zeal for networking & collaboration and learning among these accomplished women has been truly inspiring. Henley & Partners is privileged to have hosted such an outstanding group of women, marking a memorable celebration of Women’s Month.”
The exclusive International Women’s Month dinner, co-hosted by Henley & Partners and Her Network, has set a new precedent for celebrating the milestones and fostering the aspirations of women in Nigeria and beyond.
Henley & Partners is the global authority on residence and citizenship planning, providing expert advice and services to those seeking to explore global mobility, freedom, and an enhanced quality of life through strategic investments. Her Network is a global leading media platform focused on amplifying the voices and stories of impact from women around the world.