International Women’s Day 2026
Give To Gain – Powering Women Who Power the Future of HR
11th March, 2026
Date
12:00 PM WAT
Time
Zoom (Virtual)
Venue
Event overview
This International Women’s Day 2026, Workforce Group convenes senior HR leaders and emerging HR professionals across Nigeria for a powerful, structured leadership exchange designed to strengthen the future of the HR profession.
The global IWD call reminds us that progress accelerates when we intentionally give our time, our knowledge, our access. Give To Gain is our response. In a profession that is rapidly evolving from operational support to strategic influence, the next generation of HR leaders must be equipped not just with knowledge but with clarity, confidence, and executive perspective.
This experience creates a guided space where seasoned leaders share hard-earned insight, and
ambitious professionals gain the strategic direction required to lead effectively in complex organisations.
When women in HR rise strategically, organisations rise sustainably.
Key Conversations During the Session
- From Operational to Strategic HR Leadership – What truly shifts an HR professional from execution to influence? How do you earn credibility at the executive table and sustain it?
- Building Presence & Influence – In increasingly complex organisational environments, how do women in HR strengthen their voice, navigate resistance, and position themselves as strategic advisors?
- Career Acceleration & Sponsorship – What experiences matter more than titles? When is the right time to move? How do you attract sponsorship and leadership visibility?
- The Future of HR in Nigeria – As the profession continues to evolve, what capabilities will define HR leaders over the next five years?
Programme Format
This is not a webinar. It is a structured mentoring experience. The 2-hour virtual session will include:
- Executive Insight Conversation – A fast-paced moderated dialogue with senior HR leaders on strategic influence and executive readiness.
- Facilitated Mentoring Circles – Participants will move into curated breakout rooms for focused, framework-driven conversations designed to produce real clarity and actionable direction.
- The Give To Gain Commitment – A collective leadership pledge reinforcing our shared responsibility to strengthen the future of HR.
Perks of the session
- High-Impact Mentoring Circles – Engage directly with experienced HR executives in structured discussions focused on practical growth, not theory.
- Direct Executive Access – Ask your questions, gain real-world insight, and learn from leaders who have navigated boardrooms and transformation journeys.
- Actionable Leadership Roadmap – Walk away with a defined 90-day action plan to strengthen your strategic positioning and executive readiness.
Who should attend?
Senior HR Leaders (Mentors)
This experience is ideal for:
HR Directors and CHROs
Transformation and Strategy Leaders
Senior HR Executives
Emerging & Mid-Level HR Professionals (Mentees)
Especially relevant for:
HR Managers and Business Partners
Talent, OD, and Strategy Professionals
Women preparing for senior leadership roles
Professionals seeking clarity
Meet the Mentors
Theresa Amaechi
Head-People, Culture and Transformation, Workforce
Moderator
Olutomi Rone
CEO, The Zone
Mentor
Nneka Eneli
Director of Outsourcing, Workforce
Mentor
Uche Ezeamaku
Director, Workforce Africa
Mentor
Mary-Ann Ugwuadu
HR Business Partner,
Workforce
Mentor
Dorcas Kwao
Group Human Resources & Administration Manager, EIB Network Ghana Ltd.
Mentor
Regina Asare
Director HR,
Luton Engineering Services
Mentor
Juliet Aransiola
Group Head, Human Resource & Administration, Smart Residences Ltd.
Mentor
Delfina Franco
Managing Partner, Antal International
Mentor
Betty Arkhurst
Group Head, Human Capital & Administration, Nsano Ltd.
Mentor
Lúcia Palma
Founder & Corporate Partner,
Nsano LTD
Mentor
Sonia Buvana
Personal Finance and Leadership Coach
Mentor
Juliet Kekporo
Group Head, HR and Corporate Services, Human Investment Group Africa
Mentor
Elif Bağcı
People Solutions Manager,
Nike
Mentor
Shamim Walusimbi
Global HR Consultant , Africa HR Confederation
Mentor
Rachael Appenteng
Director, Human Resources,
Telecel Ghana
Mentor
Oluyemisi Onyegbula
National Head, L&D Multipro Consumer Products Limited
Mentor
Sylvia Roli
HR & Facility Management Consultant, African Spearhead Media Organisation
Mentor
Reserve your spot now!
Leadership growth does not happen by chance. It happens in intentional rooms. This International Women’s Day, be part of the room shaping the future of HR in Nigeria. This is more than a celebration. It is a commitment to building stronger, more strategic leadership pipelines for women in HR. Seats are limited to ensure meaningful engagement.