Connect Her Network Unveils Global Women’s App in Abuja"

 By Genesis ogiri 

Abuja, Nigeria — The Connect Her Network Foundation made history on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, with the official launch of its groundbreaking Connect Her App — a digital platform designed to unite women globally, foster business growth, and create access to job opportunities. The unveiling took place during the second edition of the Connect Her Network Conference, held at the Colonnade Hall, Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, under the theme “League of Extraordinary Women: Timeless Impact.”

The event brought together high-profile personalities, diplomats, entrepreneurs, grassroots leaders, and women advocates from across Nigeria and the diaspora. Multitudes from around the world joined online to witness the momentous occasion.

In her keynote, Ambassador Victoria Ogwuche Ojiah, founder of the Connect Her Network Foundation, reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to fostering unity among women worldwide and enhancing their social and economic influence.

 “This is more than just an app — it’s a movement. A place where women can connect, support one another, and achieve greater visibility in every sphere of life,” she declared.

The Connect Her App is set to become a hub for women’s empowerment, providing job listings, business networking opportunities, and tools for personal growth. According to Ojiah, the platform will “bridge economic, social, and professional gaps” and “build a lasting legacy of women helping women.”

The event also featured the Leadership Excellence Award, celebrating women whose vision, resilience, and influence have set remarkable standards in their fields. Among the distinguished honorees were Dr. Ogochukwu Okekpolo, Ambassador Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole, Engr. Tolulope Longe, and Ambassador Eugenis Ogechi — all recognized for their exceptional leadership, groundbreaking achievements, and unwavering dedication to empowering others.

Throughout the day, speaker after speaker reinforced a central truth — that women’s progress is not a solo act, but a collective climb.

Hon. Ziphion Chrysanthus underscored the importance of male allies:  “Men should give women emotional, moral, and all-round support. Every successful woman out there has had someone giving her encouragement.”

An anonymous voice from the conference floor called for women to “join pressure groups that can earn your voice” and to lead with foresight, insight, and preparedness in balancing gender representation.

In contrast, Ambassador Mary Gbadewole, celebrated for her leadership in real estate and community development, spoke with warmth and humility, recounting her journey from a ₦1,000 ice-block business to building luxury estates and funding public health projects.

“Every challenge I faced became a lesson, every setback a stepping stone. We must be intentional about lifting others as we rise,” she told the audience, earning nods of agreement and quiet applause.

Ambassador Bright, speaking with conviction, underscored the transformative power of gender partnership, stating:

“When men support women in their journey, men are not losing ground. Instead, we build strength together, forging bonds that make families stronger, communities more united, and nations more resilient. True progress is not a competition between genders; it is a collaboration where everyone rises.”

The creative segment of the program featured a spoken word performance that drew applause and reflection:

“We are the shooting stars… turn your wounds into wisdom, pain into platforms,  silence into sound.”

Professor Tunji John Asaolu commended the Connect Her Network for giving women a platform to express themselves freely. He urged women to claim leadership positions in civic and grassroots development.

 “Take the front seat in society. Join organizations that promote civil engagement and grassroots action. We are the architects of our own destiny; the change you seek is in your hands.”

Representing the diaspora, Dr. Dennis Edogun from Canada described the initiative as transformative:

“It is a rallying cry for impact. When women unite, the world moves forward.”

As the day drew to a close, the atmosphere was electric with possibility. The Connect Her App had been introduced not simply as a piece of technology, but as a global meeting place — a space to turn personal pain into shared platforms, individual mess into a collective message, and scattered ambitions into a unified force for change.

For those in the room, and those watching from thousands of miles away, the launch was not an ending but a beginning — the birth of a movement poised to leave a timeless impact.

The Connect Her Network Conference 2.0 not only celebrated the launch of the Connect Her App but also underscored a shared vision: a global community of extraordinary women committed to timeless impact through unity, empowerment, and collective action.

As the curtains fell on the Connect Her Network Conference 2.0, one message rang clear — women are not just participants in the global story; they are architects of its future. The launch of the Connect Her App and the celebration of extraordinary leaders like Dr. Ogochukwu Okekpolo, Ambassador Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole, Engr. Tolulope Longe, and Ambassador Eugenis Ogechi proved that when women rise, they lift entire communities with them.

From Abuja to the diaspora, the call was unmistakable: turn pain into platforms, turn mess into message, and walk boldly into a future where unity, leadership, and excellence know no gender boundaries.