Leadway’s Hersurred empowers women via action-driven dialogue

LEADWAY Group has celebrated the first anniversary of its women’s community, Hersurred, reaffirming its resolve to honour and empower women.

The company said Hersurred has been dedicated to equipping women with the essential information, tools, and networks needed to thrive since the launch of this women-focused initiative in 2024.

It highlighted that the anniversary theme, “Here for Her,” celebrates the achievements of every woman and provides an opportunity for women to connect, access mentorship, gather information, and take the necessary steps to accelerate efforts toward closing existing gaps in women’s empowerment.

The 2025 edition emphasised the organisation’s commitment to women’s empowerment and inclusion, building on the inaugural event’s success, which featured a keynote speaker from the Leadway Group.

Distinguished women from various sectors, including government, finance, oil and gas, and insurance, featured in the event and shared their expertise, experiences in diversity, equity, inclusion, and women’s empowerment.

According to the firm, the feature aligns with Hersurred’s aim to comprehensively strengthen advocacy for women and outline strategic action plans to amplify female voices.

This year’s discussion was divided into two parts, the first being a fireside chat that focused on solidifying the gains of women’s advocacy through policy formulation; it had Tejumola Abisoye, a renowned development expert, and Yemisi Rotimi, the Chief Finance Officer of Leadway Group, as anchor.

Leading women leaders featured in the second session of the roundtable discussion, and spoke on the theme, “Beyond the Manifesto: Turning Advocacy into Action”.

The speakers include Mrs. Kunbi Adeoti, Leadway’s Chief People Experience Officer; Engr. Chichi Emenike, the Managing Director and Gas Asset Manager of Neconde Energy; ⁠Oluwatosin Olaseinde, the Founder/ CEO of Money Africa; with Rahinatu Omolamai, Team Lead, Relationship Management, High Networth Individuals, Leadway Pensure, moderating the session.

Kunbi Adeoti, Chief People Experience Officer, Leadway Group, while speaking at the event stated, “At Leadway Group, we are dedicated to cultivating a dynamic and inclusive community where diversity is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to flourish. Our mission is to nurture a culture of belonging, empowerment, and growth, enabling individuals to reach their full potential.

“Through Hersurred, we aspire to reach women from various industries and walks of life, sharing their inspiring journeys, the challenges they have overcome, and the triumphs that have defined their paths. Our goal is to spark meaningful dialogue and empower women to succeed.

“This year’s edition will emphasise the importance of building communities of shared interest, collaborating for opportunities, networking, and celebrating achievements.”

Yemisi Rotimi, Chief Finance Officer of Leadway Assurance said, “Empowering women is about creating an environment where they have equal access to opportunities, leadership roles, and platforms to make a meaningful impact. Hersurred is a movement that ensures women are seen, heard, and equipped with the resources to shatter glass ceilings, thrive, and shape the future they envision. We are proud to champion this initiative and are fully committed to elevating it to even greater heights.”

The company stressed that Hersurred is an initiative by the Leadway Group to empower women in Nigeria through mentorship, networking, collaboration and educational opportunities; the initiative aims at nurturing a community that allows women to develop, learn, and excel personally and professionally.

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