Brief:
The Voice of Women Conference & Awards 2016, which took place on December 9, 2017 at Eko Hotel and Suites, was the second of its kind and it was not only an empowering event for women, it also shed light on how the inadequacies of Nigeria’s economy can be tackled. This event was hosted by Nigeria’s first women’s radio station WFM 91.7 and was chaired by Mrs. Folorunso Alakija, the wealthiest black woman in the world. Other notable Nigerians in attendance include Chief Executive Standard Bank Group Sola David-Borha, MD Bank of Industry Waheed Olagunju, Eko Distribution Company’s Sheri Adegbenro, who assured attendees of better days ahead in the power sector, First lady of Kebbi State, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu and Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele.