INVITATION TO THE EMPOWERING WOMEN CONFERENCE

Dear Esteemed Members,

I bring you warm greetings from the National Secretariat of the NCWS.

It gives me great pleasure to formally invite you to the forthcoming Empowering Women Conference, organised by the Foundation for Transparency & Accountability in collaboration with NCWS and The University of Manchester, United Kingdom.

Theme: Advancing Transparency, Accountability and Mental Well-being
Date: 22nd – 24th October 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. daily
Venue: University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

The conference promises to be a transformative platform for knowledge-sharing, capacity building, and advocacy on transparency, accountability, and women’s

mental well-being. It will also provide a rare opportunity for global networking with women leaders, policy makers, and experts from across the world.

I am honoured to be one of the Guest Speakers at this event, representing Nigerian women on the international stage. However, your presence as members of the NCWS is highly needed — both as a show of solidarity and to enable you to benefit from the rich discussions, trainings, and experiences this conference offers.

Conference Fee: £800
(This covers registration, training facilitation, conference materials, tea and lunch break, and certificate of participation.)

Payment Details:

Account Name: Foundation for Transparency and Accountability

Bank Name: Access Bank

Account Number: 0000978215

I warmly encourage as many of our members as possible to seize this opportunity. Together, let us amplify the voice of Nigerian women on the global stage while gaining valuable knowledge to advance our work at home.

With regards,
Princess Edna D.D. Azura (Kwatam Mutaku)
National President,
National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Nigeria