L-R: FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC (FCWAMCO) – Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Ore Famurewa; Guest Speaker & Non-Executive Director, Mrs Amina Oyagbola; Managing Director, Roger Adou; Human Resources Director, Edalyn Hadjula-Lagarde; Marketing Director, Maureen Ifada during the FCWAMCO International Women’s Day Celebration and Launch of EmpowerHER Circle.
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc commemorated International Women’s Day 2026 with an inspiring company wide event that reinforced its commitment to advancing gender inclusion and empowering women across its workforce and value chain.The celebration featured a compelling keynote address from respected business leader and gender inclusion advocate Mrs. Amina Oyagbola, who also serves as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. In her remarks, she challenged employees to lead with courage, authenticity, and purpose, emphasizing the importance of creating workplaces where women are supported to grow, lead, and shape the future.
L-R: FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC (FCWAMCO) – Human Resources Director, Edalyn Hadjula-Lagarde; Executive DirectoYr, Corporate Affairs, Ore Famurewa; Guest Speaker & Non-Executive Director, Mrs Amina Oyagbola and Managing Director, Roger Adou during the FCWAMCO International Women’s Day Celebration and Launch of EmpowerHER Circle.
L-R: FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC (FCWAMCO) – Head of Procurement, Iroji Udodirim; Human Resources Director, Edalyn Hadjula-Lagarde; Marketing Director, Maureen Ifada; Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Ore Famurewa; Guest Speaker & Non-Executive Director, Mrs Amina Oyagbola; Head of Legal & Company Secretary, Adeola Osho and Manager, Internal Audit, Tolu Ochonogor during the FCWAMCO International Women’s Day Celebration and Launch of EmpowerHER Circle.
“When women are given the opportunity to lead, to grow, and to bring their full selves to the workplace, organisations become stronger, more innovative, and more resilient. The real progress happens when inclusion moves beyond intention and becomes a lived culture,” she said.A major highlight of the event was the official launch of EmpowerHER, the FCWAMCO Feminine Circle, a dynamic new platform designed to amplify the voices and experiences of women across the organisation. Conceived as a safe and energising space, EmpowerHER will host quarterly hybrid sessions focused on mentorship, storytelling, personal development, and honest conversations about navigating careers and leadership.The initiative aims to foster deeper connections within the FCWAMCO community while equipping women with the confidence and tools needed to thrive in the evolving world of work. At its core is a bold and reflective question that invites women to define their ambitions: “What do you want?” and pursue those aspirations with clarity and audacity.
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC Management Team during the International Women’s Day Celebration and Launch of EmpowerHER Circle.
Beyond the launch of EmpowerHER, the company highlighted several ongoing initiatives that support women’s wellbeing and professional advancement. These include an on site daycare facility that provides working mothers with a safe and nurturing environment for their children, as well as flexible work arrangements designed to help employees balance personal and professional responsibilities.Managing Director, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, Roger Adou said, “The company’s dedication to gender inclusion is reflected in the composition of its leadership team. We maintain a Management Team that reflects a deliberate approach to building diverse and balanced leadership. The women on the team contribute strategic insight, operational expertise, and influential perspectives that strengthen decision making and organisational performance”.Extending its impact beyond the workplace, the company continues to empower women in local communities through its Dairy Development Initiative and Women Empowerment Programme. These initiatives equip women, particularly female dairy farmers, with training, access to resources, and sustainable income opportunities, strengthening livelihoods and fostering long term economic resilience.In her keynote remarks, Amina Oyagbola commended the organisation’s deliberate investments in women’s development and encouraged employees to embrace growth, resilience, and authenticity in their professional journeys.Reaffirming its commitment, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, Ore Famurewa, noted that International Women’s Day is more than a moment of celebration; it is a reminder of the company’s ongoing mission to expand opportunities and elevate women across its ecosystem. As the company continues to nourish Nigerians with quality dairy nutrition, it remains equally committed to nourishing possibilities and building an inclusive environment where women can lead, succeed, and help shape a more equitable future.
