WILAN – Women In Leadership Advancement Network

Our vision

To inspire a shift to gender-balanced leadership across all levels of political, economic, and public life

Our mission

We have a mission to ease access to the community, knowledge, resources, opportunities, and support that women need on their journey to become effective and thriving leaders.

Imagine a world where women and men lead side by side.

Join the movement for women's representation across sectors.

What we do

Shaping Perception

WILAN will initiate, produce, publicize, and promote original and existing content aimed at changing perception on the misrepresentation of women as leaders across all levels in Nigeria via print, electronic and/or online media campaigns.

Community Building and Mobilization

WILAN will mobilize and build a network that connects Nigerian women leaders across all levels of political, economic, and public life regardless of their sector, generation, or geography.

Opportunity creation

WILAN will create and facilitate opportunities for Nigerian Women to grow into thriving, and effective leaders.

Reduce difference

WILAN will serve as a catalyst to ensure gender mainstreaming as a means to advance women leadership in Nigeria.

Equipping young women

WILAN will establish programs to train young women between the ages 14-24 years and raise a new generation of women that excel as leaders across all levels in Nigeria.

Our Impact in Numbers

10000000 views

On The Leading Woman Show inspiring a mindset shift across countless households.

0 + women

Supported with comprehensive leadership training across our program pillars, equipping them with the skills and confidence to lead.

0 impactful partnerships

Strengthening our network and expanding our reach.

50000 + people

Engaged on social media in 2024 alone, fostering a vibrant and supportive online community.

‘’Women’s leadership can change everything, everywhere. It will lead to more sustainable families, communities, businesses, organizations, and Nations’’

Abosede George-Ogan

What makes us different

Our Core Values

Unconventional

We are non-conformists and seek to change the status quo

Innovative

We leverage technology and new media to achieve our goals.

Collaborative

We partner vertically and horizontally to inspire and scale impact

Organized

We are structured and efficient professionals.

Represent

We stand for Women and commit to prioritizing them in every way.

Novel

We deliver a new, authentic, and original approach to women’s leadership

Savvy

We display knowledge, understanding and good judgment on the subject of women’s leadership.

Contribute to advancing women's leadership across Africa

Catalysts of Positive Change

The WRC Aftercare programme not only brought joy, it also underscored the importance of women’s development and leadership. From the experience sharing to the motivational sessions, therapy, rejuvenating spa treats and even the delightful aftercare gifts, it was a one-of-a-kind experience and I feel fortunate to have shared this memorable experience with other lovely women, thank you to WILAN for this impactful initiative.

Safiya Musa,Women Running Circle Member

Exceeded Expectations

The National Head Girl Conference was an amazing experience, I learnt so much and it helped me see the need for leaders and how even I, can become one from a young age. Now I feel like I have a community and role models I can look up to as I continue my leadership journey as a Head Girl and beyond.