About NWEF

Building a Stronger Future for Women in Energy.

Nigeria is home to thousands of talented women with the potential to shape the future of the energy industry. Yet many still face barriers to opportunity, visibility, mentorship and leadership.
The Nigerian Women in Energy Forum (NWEF) was established to change that. We bring together industry, academia, government and development partners to create clear pathways for women to learn, lead, build businesses and influence the future of Nigeria's energy sector.

Our story

The Talent Was Always Here. The System Wasn't.

NWEF was created to bring structure, alignment, and execution to a space where women often had potential but lacked connected access across the industry value chain.

  • Talent
  • Opportunities
  • Enterprises
  • Policy
  • Industry access
Institutional purpose

A Platform Built to Last

We give women somewhere to stand while they grow — a place where a first internship can lead to a board seat, and no one has to build that ladder alone.

Our approach

A Systems Approach to Impact

We work across the full pipeline so that progress is not accidental or isolated.

1

Start Early

Build the girl-child pipeline before the talent gap widens.

2

Build Capacity

Deliver training, exposure, and professional development.

3

Enable Access

Support enterprise participation and workforce integration.

4

Influence Systems

Engage policy, institutions, and leadership pathways.

Our commitment

We Measure What Changes, Not Just Activities

NWEF is committed to building sustainable pathways, creating equal access to opportunity, strengthening participation across all levels, and delivering measurable impact.

We are committed to:

  • Workforce development and industry readiness
  • STEM and education advancement
  • Enterprise and economic development
  • Ecosystem collaboration and strategic engagement
  • Host community inclusion and grassroots impact
  • Leadership development and mentorship
  • Sustainability and ESG alignment
  • Policy dialogue and ecosystem advancement