To inspire a shift to gender-balanced leadership across all levels of political, economic, and public life
Our Mission
We have a mission to ease access to the community, knowledge, resources, opportunities, and support that women need on their journey to become effective and thriving leaders.
‘’Women’s leadership can change everything, everywhere. It will lead to more sustainable families, communities, businesses, organizations, and Nations’’
We are non-conformists and seek to change the status quo
Innovative
We leverage technology and new media to achieve our goals.
Collaborative
We partner vertically and horizontally to inspire and scale impact
Organized
We are structured and efficient professionals.
Represent
We stand for Women and commit to prioritizing them in every way.
Novel
We deliver a new, authentic, and original approach to women’s leadership
Savvy
We display knowledge, understanding and good judgment on the subject of women’s leadership.
Our programs
Shaping Perception
WILAN will initiate, produce, publicize, and promote original and existing content aimed at changing perception on the misrepresentation of women as leaders across all levels in Nigeria via print, electronic and/or online media campaigns.
Community Building and Mobilization
WILAN will mobilize and build a network that connects Nigerian women leaders across all levels of political, economic, and public life regardless of their sector, generation, or geography.
Opportunity creation
WILAN will create and facilitate opportunities for Nigerian Women to grow into thriving, and effective leaders.
Reduce difference
WILAN will serve as a catalyst to ensure gender mainstreaming as a means to advance women leadership in Nigeria.
Equipping young women
WILAN will establish programs to train young women between the ages 14-24 years and raise a new generation of women that excel as leaders across all levels in Nigeria.
Contribute to advancing women leadership across Africa
…Through their program, I was able to gain valuable insights into women’s leadership and was provided with the necessary training to become a successful leader….
Amazing Experience
…the organization provides actionable advice to women in leadership roles, which has been invaluable in helping me grow as a leader. The resources and support they provide have been instrumental in helping me reach my goals…
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