The Emotional Well-Being Conference marks a remarkable milestone on Friday, May 1, 2026, with the staging of its 10th edition at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Another notable milestone is its rebranding from Pride Women Conference to better reflect the core essence of the initiative.
Reflecting on the milestone, Mrs Ijeoma Anyiam-Osigwe, Convener of the Emotional Well-Being Conference, noted: “Back then, there was no map for this, as well as no certainty it would grow into what you see today. However, there was a quiet conviction, a belief that women needed a place where they didn’t have to carry the world on their own. Over the past 10 years, I’ve watched thousands of women engage with the conference and be transformed. I am always humbled by each edition, and I consider this 10th edition as more than a milestone, it is a testament to every heart that chooses to heal.”
The theme of the 10th edition, “Wellness by Design: A Lifestyle of Self-Care and Balance”, aims to shift our focus to intentionally shaping our well-being and building a life by our own design, where our lifestyles feel as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
Chairing the occasion is Her Excellency, Chief Dr Elizabeth Ifeyinwa Jibunoh, Visionary Cultural Leader, Peace Ambassador, Wellness Advocate and Empowerment Champion.
Speakers for this year’s edition, billed to share their lived experiences and expert knowledge include:
Adeboyin Olukoya, President, Workplace Wellness Concepts/Certified Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Bawo Ogunro, Senior Vice President, Retail Operations at mPharma
Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh, Head – External Communications, Media and Partnerships, Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa
Dr Mrs Celine Njoku, FCASSON, Counselling Psychologist
Etinosa Yvonne, Documentary Photographer, Photojournalist and Multidisciplinary Artist
Fatima Bashiru, District Manager at Cornerstone Insurance Plc
Funmto Ogunbanwo, MS, NCC, Founder, Ibi Ayo Therapy and Wellness Limited
Mary Edoro, Digital Innovations Expert and Media Executive
Oluwatoyin Aralepo, Finance Leader, Business Strategist, and Women in Leadership Advocate
Dr Philomina Ofuafo, Academic
Roseline Abaraonye, FNIMN, FIBMN, FWIMBOARD, Marketing Director, Brand Strategist and Growth Leader
A teen panel moderated by Ndidi Edeoghon (“Coach DiDi”), Lawyer, Administrator, Author and Educator, will give the current teen experience an overdue reboot, providing teens with an understanding of how to manage high expectations and the pressure to be “on” 24/7. Nneka J. Ezeani, Lawyer, and Pre-Marriage and Marriage Counsellor, will moderate a panel on “Positioning Yourself for Success”, providing a holistic view of success, how it looks like in all aspects of life, and how it can be achieved through multiple pathways.
Proceedings will be anchored by Georgement, a compere par excellence; and Adiya Uri Ngozichukwu, Social Entrepreneur, Author, and Gender Advocate will give a spoken word performance.
As always, the conference is free to attend, with health checks beginning at 9 a.m. It is also streamed live on YouTube. Visit https://emotionalwell-being.org for further details and to register.
