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Ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 Women in Maritime & Energy (WIME) Awards,the board delegation, led by the Chairperson, Dr. Chizoba Anyika, recently, paid a courtesy visit to Mrs. Grace Orife, Chief Executive Officer, Adelaar Energy Limited.
Dr Chizoba was accompanied by Abiola Soremekun and Tunbosun Afolayan to show appreciation, discuss strategic collaboration and women advocacy growth opportunities within the maritime and energy sectors.
During the meeting, the board highlighted the importance of amplifying the impacts and need for balanced representation, professional development and leadership roles for women in the industry. The CEO who is also a co-chair of the African Women Business Energy Network of the African Energy Week (AEC), expressed commitment to supporting initiatives that promote knowledge and skill acquisition, enabling engagement to women in maritime and energy.
The discussion also explored potential partnerships for visibility enabling initiatives that align with the broader vision of the 2025 Women in Maritime and Energy Awards.
The visit concluded with a shared commitment to driving meaningful change and inspiring all female in these critical sectors for a more equitable and dynamic industry landscape.
The 2025 Women in Maritime and Energy Awards, scheduled for March 28, will honor outstanding women, allies and organisations who have made significant contributions to the maritime and energy sectors.
These awards serve as a platform to highlight achievements and amplify impacts to drive advocacy, gender diversity, and encourage the next generation of female professionals to excel in these industries.
Stakeholders and industry leaders are encouraged to participate in and support this initiative to foster a more inclusive and sustainable future.
