{"id":3030,"date":"2024-12-20T21:15:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T20:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/?p=3030"},"modified":"2024-12-20T21:15:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T20:15:48","slug":"wepbis-women-leadership-academy-graduation-2024-celebrating-new-women-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wepbis-women-leadership-academy-graduation-2024-celebrating-new-women-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"WEPBI&#8217;s Women Leadership Academy Graduation 2024: Celebrating New Women Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Enugu, Nigeria \u2013 December 20, 2024<\/strong> \u2013 Today marked a historic moment as the <strong>2024 Leadership Champions<\/strong> graduated from the <strong>Women Leadership Academy<\/strong> at a ceremony held at the <strong>Sparks Ventures Hub, Ogui Road, Enugu<\/strong>. The event brought together graduates, dignitaries, facilitators, and partners to celebrate the success of the academy and the empowerment of women who are now ready to make a significant impact in their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Since its inception in 2019, the <strong>Women Leadership Academy<\/strong>, an initiative of <strong>WEPBI (Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative)<\/strong>, has transformed the lives of over <strong>2,000 women<\/strong> across Nigeria. Through this academy, women have been equipped with leadership skills, confidence, and the tools necessary to drive social and economic change. This year&#8217;s graduating class continues that legacy, poised to become the future leaders, change-makers, and visionaries of tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3033\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.32-AM-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.32-AM-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.32-AM-700x394.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.32-AM-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.32-AM-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.32-AM-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3034\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-700x394.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3036\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-1-1-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-1-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-1-1-700x394.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-1-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-1-1-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.51.25-AM-1-1-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3037\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-2-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-2-700x394.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-2-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-2-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The event was highlighted by the recognition of <strong>Ibemere Ogemdi Esther<\/strong> as the <strong>Overall Best Student<\/strong> for her exceptional academic performance, leadership qualities, and dedication throughout the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>WEPBI\u2019s Executive Director<\/strong>, in her address to the graduands, encouraged them to continue pursuing their passions and making meaningful contributions to society. She said, <em>\u201cThis is just the beginning. Continue to lead with courage, let your light shine brightly, and never stop making a difference in your communities.\u201d<\/em> Her message resonated deeply, motivating the graduates to carry the mantle of leadership into their personal and professional lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3038\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.31-AM-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.31-AM-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.31-AM-700x394.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.31-AM-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.31-AM-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.33.31-AM-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3032\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-700x394.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-20-at-7.32.29-AM-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The <strong>Women Leadership Academy 2024<\/strong> was conducted in partnership with <strong>Sparks Ventures Hub<\/strong>, ensuring that this year\u2019s program was one of the most impactful yet. The partnership continues to strengthen WEPBI\u2019s mission to promote women\u2019s inclusion in leadership roles and good governance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This graduation marks a significant milestone for the <strong>Women Leadership Academy<\/strong>, as the academy continues to play a crucial role in empowering women to become active leaders, advocates, and drivers of change in Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enugu, Nigeria \u2013 December 20, 2024 \u2013 Today marked a historic moment as the 2024 Leadership Champions graduated from the Women Leadership Academy at a ceremony held at the Sparks Ventures Hub, Ogui Road, Enugu. 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