She Connects UK Nigeria

UK-Nigeria Women's Leadership & Business Exchange Showcase

…..Empowering Women to Lead, Innovate & Transform the Future.

A premier bilateral initiative of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development,under the Renewed Hope SheRuns 774 Leadership Pillar (RH-SII-774), in collaboration with Nottingham Business School (UK) and facilitated by KOTTES

Nottingham, United Kingdom

8TH – 12TH December 2025

Programme
Overview

The Nigeria–UK Women’s Leadership Transformative Training & Business Exchange is a premier bilateral initiative in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and Nottingham Business School (UK), with strategic support from the UK Export Finance.

 

This high-level exchange connects visionary Nigerian women leaders in enterprise, innovation, and policy with UK networks, investors, and growth opportunities. Through immersive learning, global exposure, and trade facilitation, participants will experience a powerful bridge between two nations committed to advancing women’s leadership and economic empowerment.

 

Delegates will take part in an exclusive Leadership Immersion Programme at Nottingham Business School from 8–10 December 2025, featuring academic sessions, executive workshops, and curated networking with UK industry leaders. The experience will integrate the Ministry’s SheRuns leadership pillar under the Renewed Hope Social Impact Intervention (RH-SII-774), equipping participants with world-class tools to lead, innovate, and scale their impact

Program Highlights

A Prestigious Global Leadership & Trade Immersion for Nigeria’s Most Exceptional Women Leaders

Executive Leadership Programme – Women as Transformational Leaders

Delivered by Nottingham Business School, this accredited four-day (8th, 10th, 11th and 12th) executive course strengthens leadership, strategy, and innovation capacity under the SheRuns Leadership Pillar.

Business Showcase Event (9th December 2025)

A curated forum for B2B showcase event between Nigerian and UK women-led businesses, facilitated with UK Export Finance.

Global Policy Dialogue & Leadership Showcase

Co-chaired by the Honourable Minister for Women Affairs, highlighting gender equality, innovation, trade inclusion, and cross-border collaboration.

Global Visibility & Networking

Delegates gain visibility, partnerships, and entry into the SheRuns Global Alumni Network.

Empowered women don’t just break ceilings, they redesign systems. This exchange prepares leaders to scale their impact across continents

Focus Areas

A Prestigious Global Leadership & Trade Immersion for Nigeria’s Most Exceptional Women Leaders

Agriculture & Agribusiness

Export, value chains, and agri-tech innovation.

ICT & Digital Innovation

Women in tech, fintech, AI, and digital inclusion.

Leadership, Governance & Policy

Women in politics, policy, and public service.

Trade, Investment & Entrepreneurship

Finance, exports, and cross-border business.

Creative Industries

Fashion, Beauty, Film, Tourism and Cultural Diplomacy.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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