Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, and his Sokoto State counterpart, Ahmad Aliyu, will be among 5,000 eminent Nigerians to grace the 2025 National Women’s Conference (NWC) in Lagos State.
The NWC is an annual event organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), which serves as a convergence for women from all walks of life to brainstorm and chart new and better ways of life for womenfolk.
Lagos State First Lady, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, who is also the Chairman of COWLSO, made this known on Thursday during the pre-event press briefing held at Alausa, Ikeja, saying that the 25th National Women’s Conference (NWC) would be a milestone edition in the life of the Committee and a celebration of visionary impact and service to humanity.
Dr Sanwo-Olu said that this year’s Conference, themed “25 Years of Visionary Legacy: Inspiring the Next Generation”, will hold from Monday, 28th to Wednesday, 30th October 2025, at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, with Governor Uzodinma as the Special Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony, while Governor Aliyu will grace the occasion at the closing ceremony.
She said that as part of activities marking the Conference, COWLSO will, this Saturday, 11th October 2025, storm Ikorodu for the annual Pre-Conference Awareness Walk with the theme “Step Up, Show Up, Never Give Up.”
“For a quarter of a century, COWLSO has stood tall as a formidable platform committed to the advancement, empowerment, and transformation of women here in Lagos and across Nigeria.
“Each of the past editions of this Conference has been a bold statement of purpose, addressing topical issues that touch the lives of women, their families, and their communities, thereby contributing to governance in our dear state,” she said.
“The theme equally challenges us to look back with gratitude, celebrate the legacies we have built, and look forward with hope as we pass the torch to the next generation of women leaders, builders, and change-makers.
“For this annual National Women’s Conference, we are expecting 3,000 physical participants and about 2,000 virtual attendees from within and outside Lagos State. These participants are women from diverse backgrounds, including professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, civil society advocates, and homemakers, united by one vision: to build a stronger, more inclusive society,” she added.
The First Lady explained that the presence of the governors and other top personalities is not only symbolic of national unity but also underscores the growing recognition of COWLSO as a catalyst for women’s development across the federation.
She also disclosed that a series of pre-conference activities reflecting the compassionate spirit of COWLSO and its belief in giving back to society had been rolled out.
According to her, these include free health screenings, environmental sanitation exercises, empowerment of vulnerable persons, and visits to orphanages and care homes, among others.
“In line with tradition, the Conference will also feature COWLSO Physical and Virtual Markets, where participants can purchase quality goods and services at subsidised rates from accredited vendors.
“The usual vibrant Gala Night will hold on the second day of the Conference and will feature entertainment, cultural showcases, and exciting raffle draws for participants.
“For the benefit of those who will join the Conference on social media, the event will be live-streamed on the various social media platforms of the State Government. This will ensure that no one is left out of this grand celebration of women and impact,” she stated.
Also speaking, the Chairperson of the 2025 Conference, Dr (Mrs) Olayemi Oke-Osanyintolu, noted that the National Women’s Conferences had, over the years, continued to receive outstanding feedback for their impact, organisation, and inspiration, expressing the belief that this year’s edition, being the Silver Jubilee, would surpass all expectations and deliver yet another unforgettable experience.
“The 25th Anniversary Edition promises to be fun-filled, engaging, entertaining, and intellectually stimulating, with thought-provoking sessions on career, marriage, relationships, entrepreneurship, leadership, and much more,” she said.
Oke-Osanyintolu explained that this year’s theme aptly captured the enduring mission of COWLSO, saying that it also reflected the shared commitment to nurturing a generation of women who would drive purpose, progress, and positive change.
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