The 9th edition of the annual Voice of Women Conference and Awards (VOW2025) has been scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Penpushing reports that Communication Officer of the Women F.M Radio station Emmanuel Olonade made this known in a statement, adding that the theme of the conference is ‘Nigerian Women and The Power of Collective Action”.
The statement explained that this year’s conference will gather grassroots and urban women, policymakers, and leaders across various sectors to harness the power of collective action in shaping Nigeria’s future.
Penpushing further reports that Olonade added that the conference will spotlight the strength of women’s unity in driving transformative policies and sustainable progress, and building on the achievements of Voice of Women (VOW)2024, which emphasized women’s inclusion for a sustainable Nigeria.
The statement emphasized that this year’s conference deepens the conversation by showcasing how collaboration across class, region, and sector is key to lasting impact, and will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, fireside chats, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
Penpushing also reports that distinguished speakers and guests include Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Deputy President of South Africa, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Speaker of the House of representative Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas, and Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu.
The statement said others are Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, British Deputy High Commissioner Abuja, Gill Lever OBE, Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, Sherifat Taleat, Hansatu Adegbite and Funmilola Paseda Oladoyinbo alongside other thought leaders committed to strengthening women’s role in national development.
Penpushing reports that the Convener Toun Okewale Sonaiya , explained that the conference is not just a gathering but a movement, reaffirming that when women act together, they become a formidable force for equity, justice, and nation-building.
“Irrespective of political affiliation, economic status, ethnic background, faith, age, ability or disability, women must support women. Only then can Nigerian women move from passive participants in governance and leadership to becoming the decisive force that shapes it’, she stated
Penpushing further reports that Voice of Women Conference and Awards (VOW) Is Nigeria’s largest inclusive platform convening key stakeholders from government, media, civil society, media, grassroots organisations and the private sector to inspire action and champion inclusion.
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