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WIEN calls for structural reform to unlock women’s potential in energy sector
Sopuruchi Onwuka Female professionals, advocacy groups and women-led enterprises in Nigeria’s energy industry have raised concerns over low patronage from government and operating companies, despite growing opportunities in the global energy market. The leading advocacy group promoting gender equity and…
WIEN, Women Affairs Ministry to collaborate on optimizing female capacity
Sopuruchi Onwuka The leading voice for gender equity in the energy sector, Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has entered partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to advance women’s economic participation and access to healthier clean energy…
WIEN pushes reforms to break barriers for women in petroleum industry
Sopuruchi Onwuka Africa’s leading gender equity advocate, the Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has called for urgent structural reforms in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, warning that systemic barriers continue to limit women’s participation in the workforce, leadership and enterprise…
WIEN pledges stronger partnership with Brevity Anderson, PETAN
Ziggy Ojiegbe Africa’s leading gender equity advocate in the energy sector, Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has said the first round of industry conferences in 2026 has set a credible agenda for the year, pledging deeper partnership with the hosts…
WIEN wants women capacity integrated into upstream growth strategy
Sopuruchi Onwuka As Nigeria intensifies efforts to raise crude oil production and attract fresh upstream investment, the Women in Energy Network (WIEN) is calling for deliberate policy reforms to ensure women-led exploration, production, and oilfield service companies are not excluded…
Women are central to Africa’s energy future – WIEN President
Sopuruchi Onwuka Africa’s leading gender equity advocate, the Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has called on investors, regulators, and policy leaders in the energy industry to recognize women professionals as credible and essential partners in securing Africa’s energy future. Speaking…
WIEN celebrates Akpedeye, commends Aradel on board appointment
Sopuruchi Onwuka Women in Energy Network (WIEN), a leading gender equity advocacy group in the energy sector, has expressed excitement over the appointment of Ms. Nnoli Akpedeye to the Board of Aradel Holdings Plc. The group also commended the Board…
EKEDC Appointment: WIEN Congratulates Sherifat Adegbenro
The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has congratulated one of its members, Sherifat Adegbenro, on her appointment as Deputy Managing Director of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). Adegbenro was until her appointment the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer at EKEDC….
Performance drives gender diversity in African business leadership, report finds
Sopuruchi Onwuka Gender diversity in African business leadership is increasingly being shaped by performance rather than advocacy alone, according to new research on the continent’s private capital industry. The report, released by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA), shows that…
WIEN commends EKEDC on appointment of Wola Joseph-Condotti as interim CEO
Sopuruchi Onwuka Africa’s leading gender equity advocacy group in the energy industry, Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has congratulated the board and management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Limited on the appointment of Wola Joseph-Condotti as the company’s Interim…
