The Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), a pioneering non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing women’s professional growth in Nigeria and Africa, has celebrated the graduation of 38 exceptional mentees from the 15th cohort of its WIN 1 & 2 Mentoring Programme.
The ceremony in Lagos marked the successful completion of the rigorous six- and 12-month programmes designed to equip women with essential leadership skills and professional competencies.
At the event, FCIoD founder and chairperson, WISCAR, Amina Oyagbola, reflected on the organisation’s 17-year journey of building women leaders. They urged the graduating mentees to carry forward the values instilled during the program. She commented:
“As we mark the graduation of another remarkable cohort, I am filled with joy and deep gratitude. Seventeen years ago, WISCAR was founded with a simple but powerful vision: to bridge the gap in professional development and mentorship for women. Since then, we have nurtured, equipped, and empowered countless women to rise, lead, and thrive.
“This programme is more than mentorship—it is a transformative journey. It is an intentional space where women are inspired and empowered through guidance, knowledge-sharing, support, and meaningful connections. By equipping each mentee with the skills to rise and the responsibility to mentor others, WISCAR continues to build a movement of women leaders who are transforming their professions and communities.”
Representing the graduating class, valedictorian Ndidi Osaemedike-Okeke described the experience as growth and transformation.
She noted: “When I first joined the WIN 2 programme, I was excited. I knew I was stepping into a space curated for excellence. Still, I could not have imagined the depth of insight, the richness of experience, and the profound personal and professional growth awaited me.
“The WISCAR programme is not just a mentorship initiative; it is a movement. A movement that empowers women to rise, lead, and thrive. It is a sanctuary where ambition is nurtured, where leadership is cultivated, and where the voices of women are not only heard but amplified.”
