CBW-Africa to Host Businesswomen from 25 Countries, Celebrate Cultural Diversity

The Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-Africa) is set to host female business owners and entrepreneurs from over 25 countries at an empowerment and capacity-building summit in Lagos State.

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Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Sunday, the Head of the CBW-AfricaGroup advocates increased opportunities for women in medical field Steering Committee, Mrs. Helen Efue, stated that the event aims to provide a platform to showcase the crucial role of women in driving Africa’s economic prosperity.

The summit, themed “Synergies for Sustainable Prosperity: Uniting Trade, Health, Wellness, Technological Advancement, Informal Sector Advancement, and Clean Energy Solutions in Africa,” will focus on fostering collaboration across key sectors.
Efue stated that hosting the summit in Nigeria recognizes the country’s prominence and strategic significance within Africa.
“In addition to the 19 Commonwealth countries, we proudly have as members, non-Commonwealth nations from within and outside the continent including Guyana, USA, United Kingdom and Switzerland.

“This diverse representation showcases the strength of collaboration across borders, enhancing our collective impact,” she said.

Mrs Tosin Sodeinde, Partnership and Funding, CBW-Africa, said the theme would help showcase trade across Africa.

According to Sodeinde, the event will celebrate the cultural diversity of Africans, in terms of food, arts and culture.

“In Africa, our culture cuts across all our business lines, and so, everything we do cuts across culture and our culture diversity shows more in women because of our clothing and food,” she said.
Dr. Ada Onwuka, a member of the group, emphasized that the summit would provide a platform for African women to share their experiences and challenges.

She added that participants would benefit from mentorship, advocacy, funding, and networking opportunities.

As part of the inaugural summit, the group will also launch the CBW-Africa Trade Centre, which is set to become a key hub for cross-border trade, fostering connections and opportunities both within Africa and beyond.

NAN/Oluchi