By Taiye Olayemi
AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has renewed its partnership with Herconomy as a sponsor of the Herconomy Conference 2026, in a move to strengthen financial inclusion and expand economic opportunities for women in Nigeria.
The insurer said it would headline the conference’s Enterprise Challenge, an initiative designed to support women-led businesses with funding and increased visibility.
The Herconomy Conference, an annual event organised by the fintech platform, has evolved into a major forum for promoting women’s financial independence and career advancement.
With a community of over 15,000 members, the platform is expected to host more than 1,000 female professionals, entrepreneurs and industry leaders at the 2026 edition.
Discussions at the event will focus on wealth creation, career growth and long-term economic impact.
AXA Mansard stated that the partnership aligns with its broader strategy to enhance women’s financial resilience by improving access to tools, knowledge and networks needed to succeed in a dynamic economy.
The collaboration builds on the success of the 2025 edition, where outstanding women entrepreneurs received financial support through a competitive pitch process.
Opeyemi Adebisi, founder of Pemnia Wellness, won the top prize of N1.5 million, while Bilqis Idaro of Posh Meals received N1 million as first runner-up.
Chimdiebube Orji, founder of Springsentia, got N500,000 as second runner-up.
Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Marketing Officer of AXA Mansard, Adebola Surakat, said empowering women financially remains vital for inclusive and sustainable development.
According to her, providing women with access to financial knowledge and resources can unlock wider economic potential.
She noted that the partnership supports ongoing efforts to promote wealth creation, financial protection and long-term security for women.
Surakat also highlighted the company’s “AXA She Is In Charge” initiative, which offers empowerment programmes, expert-led sessions and professional networks to support women’s personal and financial growth.
AXA Mansard reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusive financial solutions that will enable women to build resilient businesses and secure their financial future.