One of Africa’s most accomplished business leaders and philanthropists, Apostle Folorunso Alakija, Vice Chair of Famfa Oil Limited, has been unveiled as a lead speaker for the 10th Voice of Women (VOW) Conference & Awards.
The landmark edition, themed “A Decade of Voices and Impact,” is being organized by the Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation to mark ten years of championing women’s empowerment, leadership and inclusion in Nigeria.
The conference is billed to hold on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, by 9:00 AM at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Apostle Alakija, who is also one of Nigeria’s most respected voices on entrepreneurship, women empowerment and faith-led leadership, is expected to share insights from her journey as a business titan and advocate for women’s economic power.
Alakija, one of the richest women in Africa with net worth over $1 billion,ranked by Forbes as 87th most powerful woman in the world (2014/2015)
She was the First female Chancellor of a public university in Africa, Fellow of Yaba College of Technology, with six Honorary Doctorate Degrees
The Voice of Women Conference & Awards, now in its 10th year, has grown to become one of Nigeria’s most influential gatherings of female leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, professionals and change-makers. The annual event celebrates outstanding women and amplifies conversations around gender equity, leadership and national development.
This year’s anniversary edition is expected to bring together top female executives, political leaders, and icons from across sectors, with awards to honour women who have made remarkable impact over the last decade.