Queen Moremi Launches Third Cohort of Free PR Training to Reach 5,000 Nigerian Women; SARA by Wema Joins as Strategic Sponsor

The useful part

Initiative, the nonprofit arm of women's empowerment platform Queen Moremi, has announced the third cohort of its flagship free Public Relations training programme for female SME founders and career women. The initiative is designed to equip 5,000 Nigerian women with practical PR, storytelling and communications skills to strengthen their visibility, build credibility and accelerate their business and career growth. The third cohort will begin on 15 October 2026, with SARA by Wema officially joining the initiative as its Strategic Sponsor.

How it works

• Queen Moremi Women Initiative has spent the year working quietly behind the scenes with different organisations and communities to deliver the training to women at no cost.
• "Many talented women are building valuable businesses, developing innovative ideas and making meaningful contributions within their organisations, but their work remains largely unseen.
• The gap between building a strong service or product, possessing valuable skills, and knowing how to communicate that value effectively.
• Through expert-led sessions, learning resources and mentorship, participants are taught how to articulate their value, communicate their work confidently, attract the attention of relevant audiences and use...
• "Since January, we have been quietly doing the work-building partnerships, and taking practical PR knowledge directly to women who may otherwise be unable to access professional communications support,"...

What to take from it

The programme forms part of the Initiative's commitment to providing 5,000 female SME founders and career women with practical knowledge in public relations, personal branding, media engagement, strategic storytelling, digital communications and the effective use of artificial intelligence for visibility and growth. Eligible female SME founders and career women are encouraged to register through the official programme platform: https://wema-queen-moremi.alat.ng/ The Queen Moremi Women Initiative free PR Training Programme is proudly supported by: Although the initiative is now entering a more visible phase, the programme has been underway since January 2026.

Example or evidence

• The partnership will enable Queen Moremi Women Initiative to amplify awareness of the programme, extend its reach and equip more women with the practical communication skills, resources and support required...
• SARA by Wema is Wema Bank's women-focused proposition, created to support women through access to financial services, capacity-building opportunities, business support, career development resources and a...
• Our partnership with Queen Moremi Women Initiative provides an opportunity to help more women strengthen their visibility, communicate their value and build sustainable businesses and careers," said...
• Elekwachi added that the partnership with SARA by Wema represents an important step towards expanding the programme's impact.

Details worth keeping

"We are delighted to welcome SARA by Wema as our Strategic Sponsor. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to equipping women with the tools, resources and opportunities they need to thrive. With SARA by Wema's support, we can amplify the programme, reach more women and deliver an even stronger learning experience," said Elekwachi.

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