It was great to join the all-female plenary at the NGX International Women’s Day Symposium—an inspiring gathering focused on accelerating women’s economic inclusion and breaking down the barriers to capital access. From gender-lens investing to the structural shifts required for real equity, the discussion was both timely and necessary. Sharing the stage with incredible women like Solape Akinpelu, Odiri Oginni, Chalya Shagaya, Pai Gamde, Kari Tukur, Adaorie Udechukwu, and Hilda Baci, with Ugochi Obi as moderator, was a powerful reminder of how important collective voices can be in shaping a more inclusive financial future. Capping off the day with the ceremonial bell ringing on the NGX trading floor was a proud moment, symbolic of the growing momentum behind women driving change in capital markets.