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ELEVATE HER: THE QUEENS SUMMIT 2027
Background
Women play significant roles in families, workplaces, businesses, civil society and community development. Across Nigeria, women continue to demonstrate leadership and resilience in different sectors. However, many women, particularly young and emerging professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders, still face barriers that affect their confidence, professional advancement and participation in leadership and decision-making.
These barriers may include limited access to leadership development opportunities, professional networks, mentorship, communication skills, career guidance, financial knowledge and platforms for meaningful engagement with other women leaders.
There is an opportunity to create a platform that brings women together to learn, connect, share experiences and develop practical skills that can strengthen their personal and professional growth.ELEVATE HER:
The Queens Summit 2027 is therefore conceived as a one-day leadership and professional development event designed to equip women with practical skills, knowledge and networks needed to become more confident, effective and influential leaders.
The programme will begin with an orientation and application phase in November 2026, allowing prospective participants to understand the vision, expectations and opportunities available through the summit before the main event in January 2027.
The summit will bring together women from different professional, entrepreneurial, academic, civil society and community backgrounds for an intensive day of learning, mentorship, networking and experience sharing.
Problem Statement
Although women possess significant leadership potential and contribute substantially to economic and social development, many lack access to affordable and practical opportunities for leadership and professional development.
Women who are at the beginning or transition stages of their careers may struggle with effective communication, public speaking, personal branding, networking, negotiation, decision-making and professional confidence.
Similarly, women entrepreneurs and community leaders may require stronger skills in financial management, advocacy, strategic networking and organisational leadership.
Furthermore, limited opportunities for women to connect with experienced professionals and other emerging leaders can restrict access to mentorship, collaboration and professional opportunities.
There is therefore a need for accessible platforms that provide women with practical leadership and professional development skills while creating opportunities for networking, mentorship and peer learning.
Project Goal
To strengthen the leadership, professional and personal capacities of women by providing a practical platform for learning, networking, mentorship and empowerment.
Specific Objectives
The summit will seek to:
1. Enhance women’s leadership capacity through practical training on leadership, decision-making and effective communication.
2. Strengthen professional competencies in areas such as public speaking, emotional intelligence, personal branding, networking and career development.
3. Promote women’s confidence and self-leadership by encouraging participants to recognise and maximise their skills, experiences and leadership potential.
4. Improve women’s knowledge of financial and entrepreneurial opportunities that can contribute to greater economic independence.
5. Create opportunities for networking and mentorship between emerging women leaders and experienced professionals.
Target Participants
The event will bring together approximately 50–100 women from Abeokuta, Ogun State and surrounding communities.Participants may include:
* Young women and emerging leaders
* University students and graduates
* Young professionals
* Entrepreneurs and business owners
* Women working in civil society and development organisations
* Community leaders
* Women in public and private sector employment
* Freelancers and creatives
* Women interested in leadership and career advancement
The event will seek to ensure diversity across age, professional background and sector.
Key Training Areas
The summit will focus on practical and relevant areas of women’s leadership and professional development, including:
6.1 Leadership and Effective Communication
6.2 Emotional Intelligence and Confidence
6.3 Career Development and Professional Excellence
6.4 Financial Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
6.5 Networking, Negotiation and Strategic Relationships
Programme Timeline
November 2026 — Orientation & Applications
The November 2026 phase will introduce prospective participants to the vision and objectives of ELEVATE HER: The Queens Summit.
Activities will include:
* Official programme orientation
* Opening of participant applications
* Introduction to the summit’s vision and values
* Participant information sessions
* Application and selection process
* Pre-summit engagement and preparation
January 2027 — The Queens Summit
The selected participants will come together for the one-day leadership and professional development summit.
Activities will include:
* Keynote address
* Interactive leadership sessions
* Practical workshops
* Panel discussion
* Question-and-answer sessions
* Networking
* Mentorship conversations
* Individual reflection
* Personal action planning
Expected Outputs
At the end of the summit:
* 50–100 women will participate in the leadership and professional development programme.
* Participants will receive practical training in leadership and professional competencies.
* Participants will gain increased awareness of career, entrepreneurship and financial opportunities.
* Women will have opportunities to interact with experienced professionals and women leaders.
* New professional and peer networks will be established among participants.
* Participants will develop individual 90-day personal or professional action plans.
* Participants will receive relevant learning and leadership resour
Expected Outcomes
The summit is expected to contribute to
:* Increased confidence among participating women.
* Improved leadership and communication competencies.
* Increased awareness of professional development opportunities.
* Stronger professional networks among participating women.
* Increased motivation to pursue leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities.
* Greater willingness among participants to take up leadership roles within their workplaces, businesses and communities.
Potential Partners and Stakeholders
The project will seek collaboration with:
* Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
* Local government authorities
* Universities and higher institutions
* Women-led organisations
* Civil society organisations
* Private-sector organisations
* Financial institutions
* Professional associations
* Entrepreneurs and business leaders
* Development partners
* Media organisations
* Experienced women professionals and leaders
Conclusion
ELEVATE HER: The Queens Summit 2027 is designed to provide women with a practical and accessible platform to develop the confidence, knowledge, skills and networks required to thrive as leaders and professionals.
Beginning with an orientation and application process in November 2026, the initiative will create a structured pathway for women to learn about the programme, apply for participation and prepare for the January 2027 summit.
The summit recognises that empowering women is not only about providing opportunities but also about equipping women with the capacity to identify opportunities, confidently pursue them and create positive change within their workplaces, businesses and communities.
Through orientation, training, mentorship, networking and reflection, ELEVATE HER: The Queens Summit seeks to inspire women to recognise their leadership potential and take deliberate steps towards greater personal, professional and community impact.