14/05/2026
The Imo State Chapter of our wing, led by Madam Chioma Achilam hosted its maiden International Women's Day Conference on the 25th of March, 2026, with the theme, "Women Leading Sustainable Futures."
The event, which took place at Christ the King Chaplaincy Hall, Alvan Shell Camp, Owerri, convened over 50 women leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and civil society actors.
In her opening remarks, Lady Dr. Chioma Fidel Achilam, State Chair, G100 Imo State Chapter, described women as “the powerhouse of every home and nation” and emphasised the urgent need to prioritise women’s empowerment and equality.
Distinguished Guests Present were:
- Her Excellency, Lady Chinyere Iheoma Ekomaru, PhD*, Deputy Governor of Imo State, attended in representation
- Mrs Stella Ejemga, State Coordinator, AWITA Imo State Chapter
- Mrs Chika Colins, President, AWEP Imo State Chapter
- Amb. Dr Tracey Fletcher AIBDCB, CBDP, CITP, Country Chair, G100 Mission Million Nigeria SDG Wing
- Rev. Sr. Lilian Chibiko, G100 SDG Wing South East Regional Chair
- Dr. R.E. Njoku, HOD Surveying, FUTO
- Hon. Senator Frank C. Ibezim, Immediate Past Senator, Imo North Senatorial Zone
- Prof. Maureen Eke, Founder, A HERO Foundation – represented by Mrs Stella Eke
*Partner Organisations included: AWITA Imo State, AWEP Imo State, A HERO Foundation.
The conference featured:
• Training on Time and Business Management by Mrs. Nwachukwu*
• Interactive sessions where women spoke their minds on balancing enterprise, family, and leadership.
The G100 Imo State Chapter is poised to make a difference, and will continue to contribute its quota towards sustainable development goals.