Wena Initiative

Introducing the official award segments for the Aisha Ibrahim Babangida Founders’ Awards 2026.

This year’s awards will recognize excellence across entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, enterprise development, advocacy, and regional impact.

Award segments include:
● Lifetime Achievement Award
● Emerging Women Entrepreneur Award
● Innovation and Leadership Award
● Policy Impact and Advocacy Award
● Regional Excellence Award

The Aisha Ibrahim Babangida Founders’ Awards continues its commitment to recognizing founders, institutions, and leaders driving meaningful impact across Africa’s entrepreneurial
ecosystem.

Public nomination details for the AIB Start-up Award will be announced separately.

May this blessed season of sacrifice and celebration bring your heart peace, your home joy, and your life abundant happiness.

Eid Mubarak from all of us at WenA.

Our Women’s Wellness & Fertility Awareness Workshop - which was held yesterday 25th May, 2026 - was nothing short of insightful and deeply impactful.

In collaboration with Bridge Fertility Clinic (), we brought together an incredible community of women committed to understanding and embracing their health journeys - and the outcome was truly remarkable.

From engaging discussions to eye-opening expert sessions, attendees gained valuable, practical knowledge on:
- Fertility and reproductive health
- ⁠Menopause and hormonal transitions
- ⁠Preventive care and sustainable lifestyle choices

Beyond the knowledge shared, the room was filled with openness and a shared commitment to prioritizing women’s health - not just as individuals, but as a community.

To every woman who attended, engaged, and contributed to the conversations—thank you for making this event truly special.

BridgeClinic

Invitation: Women’s Wellness & Fertility Awareness Workshop

As part of our commitment to holistic empowerment, you are specially invited to an experience curated by the Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA), in collaboration with Bridge Clinic, themed:

“Women’s Wellness Matters: Understanding and Embracing Your Health Journey”

This intimate and insightful session is designed to equip you with practical, evidence-based knowledge on fertility, reproductive health, and overall wellbeing; helping you make informed decisions at every stage of your life and career.

Expect expert-led conversations on fertility timelines, reproductive health, menopause, lifestyle strategies, and more within a safe, engaging, and highly valuable environment.

Kindly secure your seat by RSVPing via the link below:
https://wmb.wena.org.ng/womens-wellness-workshop/

Venue details will be shared only with confirmed attendees.

We look forward to hosting you at this premium gathering as we continue to prioritize not just your business growth, but your overall wellbeing.

Women’s Wellness Workshop - Women’s wellness & fertility awareness workshop

When women-led businesses thrive, communities feel the impact. Jobs are created. Value circulates. Possibilities expand. This is why enterprise support matters.

Did you know? Businesses that invest early in structure often adapt better to change. Flexibility is built on strong foundations.

Systems

Introducing the Steering Committee Behind the AIB founders awards 2026

The AIB founders awards 2026 is guided by a distinguished Steering Committee made up of experienced leaders across business, entrepreneurship, and the broader ecosystem.
This group brings together diverse perspectives, strategic insight, and a shared commitment to recognizing excellence and driving meaningful impact.
Their role is to ensure that the AIB founders awards remains credible, structured, and aligned with the highest standards of recognition.
We are proud to have them leading this initiative.

Recognition should reflect values, consistency, and contribution. When excellence is acknowledged thoughtfully, it becomes a form of capital for growth.