Optiva Capital Partners hosts Alakija for International Women’s Day Leadership conference Optiva Capital Partners will host an exclusive leadership conversation to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, bringing together influential female leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals shaping the future of business and enterprise across the continent. Our high-level event on Friday, March 20, is #GiveToGain. It highlights how purposeful leadership, mentorship, and shared opportunities can unlock lasting prosperity for individuals, businesses, and communities. Headlining the event is Apostle Folorunso Alakija, one of Africa’s most respected business icons and widely recognised as the richest Black woman on the continent. Known globally for her resilience, visionary entrepreneurship, and philanthropic impact, Alakija will set the tone for a powerful exchange of ideas on leadership, purpose, and generational wealth. Her journey, from humble beginnings to building a global business empire, has become a source of inspiration for millions of women across Africa and beyond. At the Optiva-hosted gathering, she will share insights on navigating challenges, building enduring businesses, and empowering women to lead with conviction in an increasingly complex global economy. Hosted by Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s leading investment immigration firm, the event reflects the firm’s growing commitment to supporting women not only as participants in the global economy but as architects of its future. For Optiva Capital Partners, the celebration of International Women’s Day goes beyond symbolism. The firm has consistently championed the advancement of women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment, recognising that women today play a pivotal role in shaping investment decisions, wealth-creation strategies, and family-legacy planning. By bringing together influential voices across industries, #GiveToGain creates a platform where women can share knowledge, build networks, and explore opportunities that go beyond traditional boundaries. “When women are given the right platforms, they do not merely succeed individually, they transform families, businesses, and entire economies,” Franklin Nechi, the Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, said. “This gathering reflects our belief that empowering women is not just a social responsibility; it is a strategic investment in Africa’s future.” For Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s premier gateway to global citizenship, the event also reflects the company’s broader mission to help African families and entrepreneurs secure global access, preserve wealth, and achieve long-term security. As a firm that advises clients on citizenship, residency, and international investment opportunities, we know women often play a central role in shaping decisions about family futures—from education and healthcare to investment and legacy planning. Empowering women with knowledge and networks aligns with our philosophy that true wealth is built through foresight and access. and strategic planning. For many attendees, the event represents more than a celebration; it is an opportunity to join a growing community of women committed to redefining leadership and influence in Africa’s emerging economic landscape. By hosting such conversations, Optiva Capital Partners, the continent’s benchmark firm for investment immigration, continues to position itself as a catalyst for progressive dialogue around wealth, leadership, and global opportunity. “International Women’s Day reminds us that progress happens when opportunity meets courage,” Nechi noted. “At Optiva, we believe Africa’s women possess both, and we are proud to create spaces where their influence can flourish.” With Apostle Folorunso Alakija and other influential voices leading the dialogue, the event promises to be a defining moment in celebrating women whose leadership continues to shape Africa’s present and its future.