Over 60 women came together in Lagos this past weekend for the debut edition of Ladies Who Lunch – Financial Empowerment Edition, a vibrant brunch event hosted by First Ally and its subsidiaries to mark International Women’s Month.
Held on Saturday 10 May, the exclusive gathering brought together women from diverse professional and business backgrounds to engage in real conversations about financial independence, wealth creation, and building confidence with money.
Themed “Accelerating Action: Breaking Glass Ceilings Without Breaking the Bank”, the event featured a powerful panel discussion with leading voices in finance, law, entrepreneurship and trusteeship. Speakers included Olumayowa Ogunwemimo (Deputy Group Managing Director, First Ally Capital), Lara Kayode (Managing Partner, O. Kayode & Co), Ibi Ibru (Founder, Moneystart), Nwamaka Iteogu ( Trust Manager, First Ally Trustees), and Chef Chiamaka Nwakalor-Egemba, a celebrated food entrepreneur and wellness advocate.
Guests enjoyed practical financial tips, engaging stories and a fun quiz session focused on savings, investment, estate planning and money habits. Many attendees also downloaded the MyInvestar app and expressed interest in trust solutions for long-term planning.
“We wanted to create a space where young women could learn, connect and leave with something they could apply immediately to their financial lives. And judging by the feedback, we’re proud to say we delivered,” said Funto Okuboyejo, Head of Digital Marketing at First Ally.
Ladies Who Lunch – Financial Empowerment Edition is part of First Ally’s broader commitment to promoting financial literacy and helping more Nigerians, especially women, feel confident about their money decisions.
The event was a powerful reminder that financial empowerment is not just about numbers. It is about knowledge, mindset and community. And for many of the women in the room, it was just the beginning.
