The prestigious 10th International Women Power Conference (IWPC) Africa, holding in Banjul, The Gambia, is set to welcome one of Nigeria’s most accomplished female corporate leaders, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, the distinguished Chairman, Board of Directors, Keystone Bank Limited, who will serve as Special Guest of Honour and Speaker at this year’s landmark edition.
The global leadership gathering, scheduled for 27th and 28th November 2025, will take place at the iconic Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center, bringing together leading women in governance, business, entrepreneurship, development, media, and youth empowerment from across Africa and beyond.
Lady Ada Chukwudozie—an influential industrialist and boardroom strategist with over 29 years of experience—is widely celebrated for her excellence in corporate governance, business development, and inclusive financial leadership. In recognition of her exceptional achievements, she will be presented with two prestigious honours during the conference:
Global Leading Woman Award – 27th November
Phenomenal 100 Women Recognition Award – 28th November
These awards highlight her contributions to financial inclusion, leadership excellence, national development, and the advancement of women in business across the continent.
A multi-credentialed professional, Lady Ada holds an HND in Chemical Engineering from IMT Enugu, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, a Diploma in Law from Lagos State University, and a Diploma in Mandarin from the Chinese Cultural University, Taipei. Her career began in Taiwan before she returned to Nigeria, rising to senior executive leadership within the Dozzy Group of Companies.
In August 2024, she was appointed Chairman of Keystone Bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria, a role in which she continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership and reform-driven governance. Her influence and impact were further acknowledged with an Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in 2025.
The Chief Host of IWPC 2025 is Her Excellency, the First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, while the Keynote Address will be delivered by Her Regal Majesty, Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, wife of His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Ojaja II.
This landmark anniversary edition of the International Women Power Conference will feature keynote speeches, high-level panel discussions, cultural showcases, transformative leadership dialogues, youth engagement sessions, and the prestigious Phenomenal 100 Women Awards Gala.
Lady Ada Chukwudozie’s participation stands as one of the major highlights of the event, symbolizing the conference’s commitment to celebrating excellence, elevating African women’s leadership, and driving impactful conversations for global progress.
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