The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria has called for greater leadership opportunities and professional advancement for women in the accounting profession, stressing the need to strengthen gender inclusion and expand women’s participation in economic development.
The society said it would continue to promote women’s leadership through professional training, institutional partnerships and engagement with accounting organisations across Africa.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by SWAN on Wednesday, containing the National Chairperson’s report for the financial year ended 31 August, 2026, presented by its National Chairperson, Blessing Osakwe-Ogo, at the society’s Annual General Meeting.
The meeting was held on 19 October, 2026, during the 56th Annual Accountants’ Conference in Abuja.
Osakwe-Ogo said, “We will continue to create opportunities for women accountants to learn, connect, lead and thrive, while nurturing young people, strengthening partnerships and responding to emerging professional and societal needs.”
She explained that the society’s activities during the
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