The Commonwealth Businesswomen Network is an accredited
organisation focused on women’s empowerment and recognised by 54 governments
across 6 continents.
CBWN Nigeria is the CBWN National Leadership Ground Partner
for Nigeria. It is pioneered by the 2013 charter of the Commonwealth. CBWN
Nigeria has a strong oil, gas and energy membership forum and an even greater
network in the wider CBWN worldwide network.
The Secretary, CBWN Nigeria,
Mrs. Nkoli Obi-Ogbolu, the Vice Chairman CBWN Nigeria, Mrs. Ngozi Oyewole
disclosed that CBWN Nigeria in partnership with Brevity Anderson, the UK based
organizers of NIPS 2021, is championing greater women representation and
participation at the upcoming edition of the summit. This will facilitate women
empowerment, promotion of gender equality as well as provide a platform for
women owned businesses to showcase their organization on an international
stage.
Obi-Ogbolu added that at this year’s event there would be a
technical workshop and a day for women which theme is “Energy, Technology,
Power, Oil and Gas: A female approach to the future of hydrocarbons.” The date
for Wednesday, 9th June 2021 from 9am till 4pm.
CBWN Nigeria Pavilion at NIPS 2021 is the platform for Women
in Energy, Technology, Power, Oil & Gas. Showcasing our strengths, the
extent of innovation by women owned businesses and opportunity for women in the
sector.
CBWN Nigeria uses this medium to enjoin all stakeholders to
avail themselves of this opportunity to leverage all benefits accruable in
showcasing their businesses and their gender aligned objectives and successes.