By Ayomide Otitoju
NNPC Retail Limited, a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd., has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion and women’s empowerment with the successful hosting of the second edition of its flagship initiative, She-Fix 2.0, in Abuja.
Held on Saturday under the theme “Driving Diversity, Powering Progress,” the event attracted over 300 participants, including women professionals, entrepreneurs, young technicians, and key players in the energy sector.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, underscored the importance of inclusion in driving national development, calling for expanded opportunities for women in technical and STEM-related fields. She commended NNPC Retail for its foresight in launching the initiative and urged stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to scale its impact.
In her keynote address, the Executive Vice President, Business Services at NNPC Limited, Sophia Mbakwe, highlighted the growing influence of women within the organisation, noting that their contributions span all levels. She described NNPC Retail as a critical touchpoint with Nigerians, where diversity plays a vital role in shaping service delivery and impact.
The Managing Director of NNPC Retail Limited, Huub Stokman, represented by the Executive Director, Finance, Valentina Kojo, emphasised the need for practical, visible, and sustainable approaches to women’s empowerment.
Also speaking, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Limited, Andy Odeh, said women are increasingly driving transformation within the energy sector, contributing to institutional growth and reshaping industry narratives. He noted that organisations and societies benefit significantly when women take on leadership roles.
The event featured a range of activities, including a high-level panel discussion, live car care demonstrations, a marketplace showcasing female-led businesses, and interactive networking sessions. Participants also benefited from promotional offers on Oleum Lubricants and NR-GAS LPG products, reinforcing NNPC Retail’s commitment to inclusive value creation.
The panel session brought together prominent female leaders across sectors, including Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director of NNPC Foundation; Maryamu Idris, Managing Director of NNPC Trading Limited and Nigeria’s OPEC National Representative; Oremeyi Akah, Chief Customer Officer at Interswitch Limited; Toyin Alasi, Founder and CEO of Money Wise International; and Adaeze Nwakoby, General Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance at NNPC Retail Limited.
Building on the success of its maiden edition held in Lagos in 2025, She-Fix 2.0 marks a strategic expansion of the initiative, reinforcing NNPC Retail’s commitment to fostering long-term opportunities and measurable outcomes for women across Nigeria’s energy value chain.
