WIEN Woman Podcast activates Season II with Ganiyat Seriki
Sopuruchi Onwuka
The nation’s foremost gender equity advocate, Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has finally launched the second season of its signature knowledge sharing audiovisual programme, the WIEN Woman Podcast.
Season II of WIEN Woman Podcast brings Senior Associate at Olaniwun Ajayi LP, the incredible Ganiyat Seriki, to table with show hosts who drill deep into her career experience to pump out invaluable resources for both experienced and rookie professionals that navigate their paths into the world of informal and corporate enterprises.
The WIEN Woman Podcast is anchored by two of the finest onscreen personalities in the energy industry, Engr. Charlotte Essiet and Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani; both seasoned analysts with extensive understanding of intricate challenges in scaling project financing hurdles.
The WIEN Woman Podcast which is hosted by two eminent analysts, Mrs. Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani and Engr Charlotte Essiet, is conceived to enable public audience catch up with the group on its mentorship and empowerment programmes.
Mrs Ainkugbe-Filani is the immediate past General Manager & Group Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Zenith Bank Plc and WIEN’s Director of Research & Strategy.
Engr Charlotte Essiet is the Chief Executive Officer of Elint Systems Limited and WIEN’s immediate past Media and Publicity Director.
By weathering the crossfire of questions from Rolake and Charlotte, Ganiyat has unpacked the complex world of Financing Projects in the Energy Sector for followers of the podcast.
Fans of the show could find the premier episode of the WIEN Women Podcast, Season II, by clicking on https://youtu.be/31YFSDjVDkk fo r a powerful conversation as Ganiyat breaks down key strategies, challenges, and opportunities within energy financing.
Fans on Facebook can follow with the link https://web.facebook.com/reel/1400142087791121. Those on Istangram can access the episode via https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJULD8wvopu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==. And those on LinkedIn can dial in with https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7325071764403728384.
Recall that Season II of the WIEN Woman Podcast continues from the intriguing episodes of Season I which featured the experiences of eminent female professionals like Managing Partner, Detail Commercial Solicitors, Dolapo Kukoyi who shared her over 16 years career as a transactions and commercial lawyer in the energy sector.
Season I also featured the Founder/CEO Deepshores Energy Limited, Nneka Obi who shared her experience of over 17 of traversing several corporate roles in oilfield services befor establishing her own firm.
There was also the Acting Managing Director and Gas Asset Manager at Neconde Energy Limited, Engr. Chichi Emenike who is also a Founding Member and VP Upstream of WIEN. She is also the Chairperson of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Study Group of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA).
I her episode, Engr. Chichi Emenike poured out 25-years of her career experience and shared immense understanding of the oil and gas industry as she delivered on her varying roles as she moved from one company to another.
The premier episode of the podcast which could still be found online featured the Managing Director of Tenaris Nigeria, Rosario Osobase who shared her 19-year journey as technology solutions provider in the energy sector.
President of WIEN, Mrs. Eyono Fatayi Williams, stated: “Our goal with the WIEN Woman Podcast is to create a space where women in the energy industry can use their experiences to inspire others.
“We believe that by amplifying these voices, we can foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in energy.”
According to WIEN’s President, very insightful and suspense packed discussions have been lined up in the very entertaining episodes where great and accomplished women come with inspiration and knowledge to share.
Executive Secretary of WIEN, Engr Asanimo Omezi, said, “The captivating episodes are designed to inspire, educate, and empower women in the energy sector and beyond.”
She explained that the WIEN Woman Podcast features guests drawn from members are in careers and who are also business owners in order to afford listeners earful experiences.
Engr Omezi stated that the podcast series serve as a platform to dive into engaging conversations, profound interviews and thought-provoking discourse with leading women professionals and experts in the industry.
The Women In Energy Network (WIEN) remains fully committed to supporting the advancement of women in the energy industry and promoting diversity and inclusion though her various programs and initiatives, she emphasized.