WomanIncluded Economy

WomanIncluded Economy Promoting economic participation for women navigating work, family and home. By WomanIncluded Eco-Dev Foundation

A professional of Constitutional Law who manages a firm of Lawyers.A Personal Finance Coach with 21 years of experience ...
28/04/2026

A professional of Constitutional Law who manages a firm of Lawyers.

A Personal Finance Coach with 21 years of experience who manages a Finance Consultancy Business.

A Wing Commander, Helicopter Pilot and Air Force Ground Training Officer.

A General Manager and Operations Lead at a Bottling Company.

The leader of a Career Services Firm that connects Employers to young professionals.

A Tech Entrepreneur who specialises in building Blockchain companies alongside her team.

A Dispute Resolution Officer at the Rivers State Multi-Door Courthouse.

An HR Personnel and Admin Officer in the Maritime space.

These were the people in our room.

We planned the WIE Discussion Circle for Employers and People Managers to be a rich one and it was for a reason.

We wanted real experiences in the room. Beyond theories and rehearsed talk shows, we wanted to hear firsthand what working with a woman and a mother looks like across different professions from the people who work alongside them and make decisions that affect them every day.

And the room delivered.

You could feel it in the conversations. Every contribution had weight behind it. Years of hands-on work and real situations.

From Law to Finance, HR, Tech, and even the Military, people came with honest accounts of how things are currently handled, and where things could genuinely be better.

What stood out again was how people listened.

Each sector paid close attention as others shared what was really happening in their workplaces, how employers respond when situations arise, where policies fall short, and where better judgment and more intentional leadership are needed.

That openness made the conversation honest. And that honesty made it something worth having.

Because in the end, this went beyond a conversation about women in the workplace, it became a shared responsibility to rethink how workplaces are led, how HR decisions are made, and how women are treated and supported across every system they move through.

We are grateful for every voice in that room.

There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing the impact is real. After our Effective Time Management for Work, Family and...
27/04/2026

There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing the impact is real.

After our Effective Time Management for Work, Family and Business Integration Microtraining Session, we received thoughtful feedback from participants.

These reflections remind us why this work matters.

At WomanIncluded Economy, we’re committed to equipping women with practical tools to thrive at work and at home.

Swipe through to see what our participants had to say. 👇

Saturday, 25th April 2026 was a twin-impact day for WomanIncluded Economy. We hosted our onsite Discussion Circle with E...
27/04/2026

Saturday, 25th April 2026 was a twin-impact day for WomanIncluded Economy.

We hosted our onsite Discussion Circle with Employers and HR Professionals.

We also held our Microtraining Session on Effective Time Management for Working Women, equipping women with practical tools to better navigate work and home.

Both sessions delivered incredible value, and we’re grateful for the outcomes.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who showed up and contributed, you made it impactful.

Olumoye , Richard Jay Okiasi Nwaeke, , .adeleye, . Ritchard Wokocha, . Cdr. D. O Olagbende

This session will set the pace for future conversations benefiting women in the workplace.

We planned for 10. But when women are hungry for growth, you don't turn anyone away.Tonight, 11 participants are joining...
25/04/2026

We planned for 10. But when women are hungry for growth, you don't turn anyone away.

Tonight, 11 participants are joining us on Effective Time Management for Work, Family and Business Integration Micro-Training and we couldn't be more excited to open this space for every single one of them.

7pm. Let's go. 🕖


"I have a friend who works as an accountant. I went to visit her after she gave birth and asked how work was going. She ...
25/04/2026

"I have a friend who works as an accountant. I went to visit her after she gave birth and asked how work was going.

She told me her employer made it clear that maternity leave was not a policy in their organization and that when she was ready to return, she would have to reapply for her job.

I was stunned. What kind of response is that to a woman who just gave birth?

And the painful truth is, she is not alone. There are organizations and even schools where female staff are told plainly: no maternity leave.

You give birth, you take an unpaid break, and when you're ready to come back, you start the application process all over again.

As if the pregnancy erased everything she had built there.

My question is: how many organizations are actually enforcing maternity leave policies?

And who is holding them accountable? Is there not a need for a body that moves from organization to organization especially in the public sector to verify that these protections exist and are being implemented?

Women should not be left to navigate this alone."

– WIE Discussion Circle Excerpt

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Stories like this are more common than they should be, women being told directly or indirectly that having a child is a personal inconvenience the workplace shouldn’t bear.

But maternity leave is not a luxury or a favour; it is a basic right and a necessary support that allows women to recover, care for their newborns and return to work with dignity.

When organizations ignore this, they are contributing to a system where women are forced to choose between earning a living and building a family.

Meet Our Guest Trainer:Pastor Faith Oyita Iroegbu is a prolific author, global influencer, and cutting-edge minister ded...
24/04/2026

Meet Our Guest Trainer:

Pastor Faith Oyita Iroegbu is a prolific author, global influencer, and cutting-edge minister dedicated to helping individuals maximize their divine purpose.

Known for her fire-filled ministry and intellectual depth, she bridges the gap between spiritual revival and marketplace excellence.

Through her “Burn and Bliss” meetings across Nigeria and the International Ministers Conference, she facilitates healing from soul wounds and ignites revival.

She is also the President of Mentorship with FOI Academy, a spiritual community where destinies are birthed, nurtured, and brought to full manifestation.

A serial entrepreneur and CEO of the Oyita Faith Global Brand and The Oyita Woman luxury fascinator line, she has empowered hundreds in craftsmanship.

Her books include Contacts to Contracts, The Art and Science of Shoe Making, and Discovering the Hidden Secrets to Accomplishment.

Her philanthropic heart shines through the Oyita Faith Foundation, an NGO supporting education through scholarships for children from low-income homes, alongside outreaches like Revival in Public Schools, Project Children Smile, and annual missions providing food, clothing, financial help, and restoration to widows.

She is a graduate of Benue State University with a Second Class Upper in English and Literary Studies and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree.
She has been featured on platforms like BBC, AIT, TStv, BenueTV, and multiple magazines.

She also leads secular business communities such as Millionaires’ Corner and Success Therapy International, where she mentors people in business and leadership.

She is married to Uchenna Iroegbu, a media apostle, digital strategist, and CEO of Dunamis Hub Media, and they are blessed with two sons, Joshua and Jeremy.

Indeed, Faith Oyita is the embodiment of admirable and priceless virtues, a Proverbs 31 woman and more.

In her words: “I haven’t started yet; this is only the tip of the iceberg.”

Have you ever had to reject a job?"I was working in an organization where the team only came in onsite for meetings, eve...
24/04/2026

Have you ever had to reject a job?

"I was working in an organization where the team only came in onsite for meetings, everything else was remote.

So when I was about to get married and needed to relocate, I assumed it wouldn't be a problem. But when I told my team lead, the answer was no.

I could either stay where I was, or relocate and commute back every Friday for meetings.

Neither option was workable for me.
I reached out multiple times trying to explain my situation, but my messages went unanswered. Eventually, I had no choice but to resign.

That experience became a turning point. It pushed me into the writing world and I started building something of my own, writing and landing gigs online."

–WIE Discussion Circle Excerpt

***

The fact that she turned that exit into a launchpad is inspiring.

Working women deserve workplaces that plan for their full lives.

If a structure only works for you until your circumstances change, it was never truly working for you.

Dear Working Women,People love to share their wins, but they often skip the part that made those wins possible. The prio...
23/04/2026

Dear Working Women,

People love to share their wins, but they often skip the part that made those wins possible.

The priorities they had to set. The structure they had to build. The discipline it took to manage their time well.

If we could whisper one thing to you, it would be this. Time management is no longer just a skill. It is a necessity.

Trying to keep work on track, grow a business, and still be fully present at home often becomes a constant stretch many are not prepared for.

When time is managed well, it reduces stress and creates room for what truly matters at work and at home.

This is why we've put up a training session with our training facilitator, Pastor Faith Oyita Iroegbu

If you've been constantly catching up so you can feel more in control of your day, this micro-training is designed for you.

It covers practical and relatable ways to better manage your time across work, business, and family without losing yourself in the process.

Of course, every participant will receive a free certificate of participation.

Join us and take a step toward a more structured and fulfilling daily life.

Register for free – link in comments/bio

"When I got pregnant shortly after marriage, I had already ruled out returning to work, I assumed the nature of my job w...
23/04/2026

"When I got pregnant shortly after marriage, I had already ruled out returning to work, I assumed the nature of my job wouldn't allow for it.

But after I delivered, I mentioned casually to my boss that I'd be available to return if he wanted me back.

He asked if I could cope. I said yes. And that was it.I returned after three months of leave, and everyone was very supportive.

At the start, I wasn't coming in as early as the rest of the team, and the company understood. As soon as I could, I adapted.

I'm now allowed to close an hour earlier than my colleagues as a new mother, a small adjustment that makes an enormous difference.

While I was on maternity leave, my full salary was paid without interruption.

I believe if more workplaces could be this flexible and responsive to the needs of women and mothers, far fewer women would feel forced to exit the paid economy."

_ WIE Discussion Circle Excerpt

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Women are not asking for special treatment, many are simply asking for systems that make participation possible.

Flexible policies, paid leave, and empathetic leadership can make the difference between a woman staying in the workforce or stepping away from it.

When I relocated to a new city, I had just found out I was pregnant, so I decided to wait until after I gave birth befor...
22/04/2026

When I relocated to a new city, I had just found out I was pregnant, so I decided to wait until after I gave birth before looking for work.

I stayed home, cared for my son, and when he was six months old and weaned, I started putting out word that I was available.

Someone connected me to an opportunity in oil and gas. I prepared seriously for that interview. On the day, my husband and son waited outside in the car while I went in.

The HR manager — a woman — noticed my wedding band. She asked if I was married. I said yes. She asked if I had a child. She had seen my husband and son arrive with me. She asked if the child was mine. I said yes. Then she asked: what is the plan?

I told her that once I got the job, I would enrol my son in daycare and I would not be bringing him to work.

She told me she couldn’t give me the job. She said that even with daycare, I wouldn’t be mentally available.

I asked her to let me try and if I couldn’t meet the demands, she could let me go.

She asked what salary I was expecting. I told her. She laughed. You have a child — she said, how can you expect that kind of pay? She scorned me.

I cried on the way home.

After that, I decided I was done looking for a job on those terms. I turned to my writing and publishing skills instead. Today I work from home, my son is with me, and I make my own money.

- WIE Discussion Circle Excerpt

***
A woman’s value does not reduce because she becomes a mother.

Motherhood may change her structure, but it does not erase her competence or ambition.

I had just relocated to a new city and was pregnant at the time. In my previous city, I had worked with a company in a r...
21/04/2026

I had just relocated to a new city and was pregnant at the time.

In my previous city, I had worked with a company in a role I knew well, but after I got married, I had to resign because the commute had become unmanageable from where we now lived.

I returned to fashion designing for a while.

When we relocated and I heard there was an opening at the same company, I saw it as a chance to return — I already understood the role and wouldn’t need to be trained from scratch.

My former manager even put in a good word for me.

The HR manager, however, insisted on an interview. Before scheduling it, he asked for a photo of me, saying he wanted to see the person my manager had spoken so highly of.

I sent a photo of myself in my work uniform. He asked for a more recent one. I didn’t think much of it at the time.

At the interview, the very first question he asked was: “Are you pregnant?”

I was taken aback. People had advised me to say no, but I didn’t feel right hiding something that was, to me, good news. I told him I was in my second trimester.

From that point, there were no real questions about my skills or experience.

Instead, he kept asking whether marriage had changed me, whether I was still active, whether I could still perform. I answered everything as best I could.

At the end, he said he would get back to me. Weeks turned into months. I followed up — emails, LinkedIn messages.

He never responded.

And I was left with that quiet, sinking feeling… that maybe, just maybe, being pregnant had suddenly made me unfit to work.

- WIE DIscussion Circle Excerpt

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Organizations must institutionalize bias-free hiring processes, clear interview guidelines, accountability for HR teams, and policies that protect against pregnancy-based discrimination.

Beyond policy, there must be a mindset shift, pregnancy is not a disruption to productivity; poor structures are.

Over the past year, we’ve spent time listening closely to women talk about what their workplaces are really like.We’ve h...
20/04/2026

Over the past year, we’ve spent time listening closely to women talk about what their workplaces are really like.

We’ve heard how some structures make it easier for them to show up, stay consistent, and do their best work. We’ve also heard how others make things harder than they need to be, creating pressure that often forces difficult choices.

The stories have been both encouraging and heavy, but one thing keeps coming up. Structure plays a huge role in what women are able to sustain.

We’ve seen how the same woman can perform differently depending on the environment she’s in. Not because her capacity changed, but because the system around her did.

This Saturday, we’re shifting the conversation.
We’ll be sitting down with employers to hear their side. To understand the real challenges they face and what kind of support they need to build better systems that actually work in practice.

Because if we’re serious about progress, we have to look at both sides. When employers are supported to create thoughtful structures, it becomes easier for women navigating work and home to stay, grow, and truly thrive in the workplace.

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