She Rises Global Limited has launched the She Rises Leadership Academy (SRLA), a leadership development programme for emerging women leaders in Nigeria. The inaugural cohort of 10 women will participate in a 11-day intensive programme from July 22 to August 1, 2026. The curriculum includes modules on self-awareness, communication, innovation, wellness, strategic leadership and personal development. The first session will focus on leadership identity and confidence-building, with later sessions covering influence, strategic thinking and leadership in action.
Halimat Sadiya Hadi, Founder and Director-General of She Rises Global, said the academy was designed to go beyond traditional training by fostering personal and professional growth. She stated that effective leadership begins with self-discovery and personal transformation. "Nigeria is filled with extraordinary women who possess the talent, intelligence, resilience and vision to create meaningful change. What many of them need is not just another training programme, but a community that believes in them, invests in them and walks alongside them as they grow," Hadi said. She described the first cohort as "the beginning of something much bigger than a programme."
Participants will work in teams on a Leadership Impact Challenge, developing solutions to community and societal issues. These projects will be presented during a Demo Day and graduation ceremony on August 1, 2026. Graduates will join the She Rises Alumni Community, a network offering mentorship, collaboration opportunities and ongoing professional support. The organisation will track graduates' progress at six months and one year post-completion.
Headquartered in Abuja, She Rises Global Ltd. focuses on women's empowerment through leadership development, business support, wellness initiatives and strategic partnerships. The organisation plans to expand to at least 10 African countries by 2030 and aims to become Africa's leading institution for women's leadership and development by 2035.
Halimat Sadiya Hadi says the academy supports women who already have talent, resilience and vision, yet the selection of only 10 participants suggests the scale of impact may not match the ambition. The goal of expanding to 10 African countries by 2030 stands in contrast to the limited initial reach within Nigeria. If the model depends on deep personal investment per participant, continental expansion may require compromises in depth. The six-month and one-year follow-up will show whether sustained growth is achievable at any scale.
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