WIMBIZ pushes for more women in business, leadership through mentorship.
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By Enitan Abdultawab The Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has renewed its push for greater participation of women in business and leadership, identifying mentorship, visibility and empowerment as key tools for helping women access opportunities and advance their careers.
The Executive Head of WIMBIZ, Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, said the organisation was committed to inspiring and empowering women to attain leadership positions while equipping them to become entrepreneurs.
Speaking during an interview at the organisation’s 25th annual conference in Lagos, Akingbohungbe said WIMBIZ connects experienced and accomplished women with emerging leaders to guide them through the challenges of building careers and businesses. We connect mentors, accomplished and experienced women with rising leaders so they can handhold them and show them the path so they’re not reinventing the wheel,” she said. She also stressed the importance of visibility, noting that women needed to make their abilities known, develop confidence and put themselves forward for leadership opportunities. According to her, many women often hold back from applying for leadership positions because they feel they are not qualified, whereas men are more likely to take the chance.
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