Ngozi Oyewole outlines the challenges women face in male-dominated industries and emphasizes education, mentorship, practical experience, and confidence-building as pathways to economic and personal growth.
Introduction
This concept note outlines the challenges women face in their careers and the impact of stereotype biases on the economic growth of society, both for entrepreneurs and professionals.
Objective
The key objective is to equip women with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to excel in their respective fields for economic and overall personal growth.
The article also focuses on training the girl child, who is the future woman and a critical driver for fostering growth.
- Provide high-quality education, required skills, and knowledge.
- Showcase experienced women role models as mentors to encourage and build confidence.
- Offer opportunities and practical experience in the real working and trading world so women can understand the business environment they are interested in.
- Establish mentorship programs with experienced professionals in various fields.
- Establish confidence programs that show the capabilities of women.
Implementation Plan
- Conduct needs assessments to identify target industries, sectors, and potential areas most affected.
- Design and develop training programs.
- Create more awareness for industry organizations and professionals to work with standards.
- Recruit and onboard mentors who are role models.
- Monitor and evaluate by creating tools and KPIs for both women and men to support successful organizational process and growth.
Biography
Mrs. Ngozi Oyewole is a distinguished entrepreneur, advocate, and leader dedicated to empowering women and driving positive change in Africa. With more than two decades of experience, she has established herself as a trailblazer in business, mentorship, and philanthropy.
Mrs. Oyewole is the Founder and President of Commonwealth Business Women Africa, President of WOMENPRENEUR Africa, and Africa Region President of the Association of Business Women in Commerce and Industry, a leading global platform for women chambers of commerce.
She is also the President of Africa for African Women's Movement, a community of dynamic and leading women representing sectors in Africa and the diaspora. The movement promotes equal opportunity and greater representation of women in decision-making and industry-leading spaces, while lobbying for members' collective interests in pursuit of economic justice for women.
Mrs. Oyewole has built a successful company specializing in office furniture production and personal protective equipment. As the Founder and CEO of NOXIE LIMITED, her commitment to quality, innovation, and service excellence has brought the company prominence in the industry and earned her the role of Chairman of the Furniture/Wood Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
She is the Founder and Board Chairperson of Strategic Women and Youth Institute, an international consortium of professionals generating opportunities for economic empowerment, with a vision to create an accessible platform that facilitates economic empowerment for women and youth.