THAG Conference 2026 Advocates for Girls' Empowerment

At the Rise Up Conference 2026 held in Abuja, women and stakeholders urged for greater investment in girls' education, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Organized by The Healthy African Girl Foundation (THAG), the conference focused on the theme “The Soft Power Woman: Harness Your Strengths, Build Your Capacity and Take Your Place.” Dr Chinekwu Oreh, founder and convener of THAG, aimed to inspire African women aged 16 to 35 to recognize their strengths and pursue personal and professional growth.

Oreh emphasized the need for collective efforts to tackle the issue of out-of-school girls in Nigeria, calling on community leaders and NGOs to support girls' education. Participants, including Chikwendu Afunnaya, Head Girl of Chrisland High School, and Eka Towumi from Nigerian Tulip International Colleges, shared insights on entrepreneurship and the importance of taking action towards their goals.

Achimugu Sharon Queen from Notre Dame Girls Academy expressed her aspiration to become a lawyer and entrepreneur to advocate for girls' rights.