AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has renewed its partnership with Herconomy as a sponsor of the Herconomy Conference 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and advancing economic opportunities for women across Nigeria.
The insurer will headline the conference’s Enterprise Challenge, an initiative designed to support women-led businesses with funding and exposure, further reinforcing its commitment to building sustainable pathways for female entrepreneurs.
The Herconomy Conference, an annual gathering convened by the fintech platform, has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading forums for promoting women’s financial independence and career advancement.
With a community of more than 15,000 members, the platform is expected to attract over 1,000 female professionals, entrepreneurs and industry leaders at this year’s event, where discussions will centre on wealth creation, career growth and long-term economic impact.
AXA Mansard said its continued collaboration reflects a broader strategy to improve women’s financial resilience by expanding access to critical tools, knowledge and networks required to thrive in an evolving economy.
The partnership builds on the success of the 2025 edition, where standout women entrepreneurs received financial backing through a competitive pitch process.
Founder of Pemnia Wellness, Opeyemi Adebisi, emerged winner with a ₦1.5 million prize, while Bilqis Idaro of Posh Meals secured ₦1 million as first runner-up. Chimdiebube Orji, founder of Springsentia, received ₦500,000 as second runner-up.
Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Marketing Officer of AXA Mansard, Adebola Surakat, said empowering women financially remains critical to inclusive and sustainable development.
She noted that creating opportunities for women to access financial knowledge and resources can unlock broader economic potential, adding that the partnership aligns with ongoing conversations around wealth creation, financial protection and long-term security.
Surakat also highlighted the company’s “AXA She Is In Charge” initiative, which provides women with access to empowerment programmes, expert-led sessions and professional networks aimed at supporting personal and financial growth.
Through its sponsorship of the Enterprise Challenge and participation in the conference, AXA Mansard said it will continue to advocate inclusive financial solutions that enable women to build resilient businesses and secure their financial futures.
