The NECA’s Network of Entrepreneurial Women (NNEW) paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Hon. Akeem Olalekan Dauda , on Thursday, 8 October 2026, to explore a strategic partnership aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in the Local Government Area.
The NNEW delegation led by its President, Mrs. Bolanle Abosede Edwards , was joined by the Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Eniola Mayowa ; the Executive Secretary, Mr. Adeniyi Adeyanju ; and Mrs. Idayat Briggs , who represented the 2026 NNEW Summit Planning Committee .
Discussions centred on opportunities for capacity building, entrepreneurship development, access to business support, and linkages that will help women strengthen their businesses and improve their livelihoods.
Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Edwards said: “Women entrepreneurs are central to the economic life of every community. Our aim in meeting with the Executive Chairman is to build a partnership that gives women in Ikeja the skills, support and connections they need to grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods.”
The delegation also presented the Women’s Innovation and Digital Business (WIDB) training as an opportunity to equip selected women in Ikeja LGA with the digital and business skills needed to boost their productivity, competitiveness and sustainability.
While providing details of what NNEW represents in the entrepreneurial eco-system, Mrs. Eniola Mayowa explained that NNEW is a business network that support women entrepreneur to succeed in business through training, advocacy, mentorship, shared information, and business linkages. According to her, “NNEW support women who may have done well in their career but need support to navigate entrepreneurship and manage business or women who simple wants to be entrepreneurs. We have been around for over 20 years and we are structured to cater for all sectors of businesses including manufacturing, agriculture, real estate, consulting and education, hospitality, event management, fashion and textiles, furniture and interior, among others”.
Responding, Hon. Dauda welcomed the delegation and commended NNEW for its commitment to women’s economic empowerment. He said: “Empowering women entrepreneurs is important to the development of our Local Government Area. We appreciate NNEW’s visit and the opportunity to explore how we can work together”
NNEW thanks the Executive Chairman and the Ikeja LGA team for the warm reception and reaffirmed its commitment to building a meaningful partnership that will open greater opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the Local Government Area.
Together, we can help women Rise. Lead. Transform.
