Lagos was agog as Dr. Siju Iluyomade, Convener of the Arise Women Foundation, hosted thousands of women and prominent Nigerians to the 18th edition of Arise Women 2026, themed ‘IMPACT’.
The two-day global humanitarian event held on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, attracted participants, both physically and online from across Nigeria and beyond.
Activities kicked off on October 31 with the signature ‘Arise Walk For Life’, designed to sensitise the public on healthy living and preventive healthcare.
Participants, clad in colourful Arise outfits, walked several kilometres within Victoria Island, ending with a beautiful dance featuring gospel artistes, comedians and top celebrities.
The main ‘Arise Women Conference’ followed on November 1 at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The conference featured networking, worship and soul-lifting gospel music from top artistes.
A major highlight of the event was when Dr. Siju Iluyomade received a humanitarian award from the Women’s Wing of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), in recognition of her impactful life and unwavering commitment to empowering the less privileged.
Thousands of less privileged individuals went home with the Foundation’s Arise Pink Bucket packages, containing essential food items for vulnerable households.
In the last 18 years, Arise Women Foundation has catered to thousands of less privileged persons and households across the country, building and equipping hospitals and schools in villages, constructing boreholes, mobile clinics, computer centres, and hosting women empowerment sessions.
Through the ARISE Medical Centre, Dafara, Abuja, women and families continue to receive free healthcare services, including free childbirth services and essential medical care for vulnerable members of the community.
Dr. Iluyomade said the 2026 edition was poised to be transformational and monumental, with more plans to empower, enlighten and reward participants.
Speaking to journalists Illuyomade urged Nigerians to stop being careless and doing things in very lackadaisical manner, not wanting to help anybody.
EJIKEME
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