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On Saturday, July 20th, 2024 Ideation Hub Africa hosted the 3rd edition of the Women In Development Summit. This groundbreaking event tagged “Visionaries of Impact: Women Redefining Global Development” brought together trailblazing women to share ideas, inspire, and empower each other. The summit was for non-profit female leaders, female social entrepreneurs, change-makers, social innovators and anyone passionate about women’s empowerment and sustainable development. The first panel discussion was titled “Innovative Approaches to Social Impact: Powerful Strategies for Driving Sustainable Change”. Panelists included Olapeju Ibekwe, Abosede George-Ogan, Dr Kemi Dasilva-Ibru, and Kehinde Ayeni, who shared their insights and experiences on creating lasting social change. The panel discussion was moderated by Mrs. Debola Deji-Kurunmi who guided the conversation with thought-provoking questions and expertly wove together the panelists’ ideas. The second powerful panel discussion titled "Advancing Tech and Entrepreneurship: Women Driving Future Economic Empowerment” brought together four inspiring women leaders. Panelists included Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi, Amaka Nwaokolo, Solape Akinpelu, and Confidence Staveley. This conversation highlighted the significance of women’s contributions to the tech industry and entrepreneurship,as well as the importance of promoting economic empowerment for women. Oluwatoyin Banjo, expertly facilitated the discussion, resulting in panelists sharing their knowledge in a dynamic conversation that left a lasting impression. Ideation Hub Africa had amazing partners like UNICAF, Opportunity Desk, MSME Africa, Women Radio 91.7, and NigerianNGO who contributed in making the summit a success. Attendees enjoyed networking sessions, a relaxation body movement session, and a lunch break. In an interview with NigerianNGO, Oluwatoyin Banjo, Program Director at Ideation Hub Africa, shared her thoughts on the Women in Development (WID) Summit. According to Oluwatoyin, the Women in Development Summit is a transformative experience that should not be missed. This year's summit was particularly phenomenal, with attendees gaining immense value from the speakers. Mrs. Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director at MTN Foundation, praised the summit as a great opportunity to engage, encourage, and remind women of the validity of their dreams and visions. According to Mrs Odunayo, women are natural agents of transformation, making them a good fit for the social impact space. As the Women in Development Summit drew to a close, a powerful spoken word performance by Aina Ayomide inspired and uplifted the entire room, leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Additionally, an interactive group session took place, where a representative from each group was invited to share feedback on the key takeaways from their discussions. Ideation Hub Africa deserves accolades for hosting a phenomenal Women in Development Summit, featuring an impressive lineup of great speakers. The summit was undeniably inspiring, mind-transforming, and impactful, leaving an indelible mark on every woman in attendance. You can reach out to Ideation Hub Africa by using any of the links below: Website: https://ideationhubafrica.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ideationhubafrica IHA’s Work and Impact: https://linktr.ee/ideationhubafricaiha1      
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