Empowering the Girl Child & Investing in Boys – Dr. Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi
How can Nigerian women shift from basic economic survival to building long-term generational wealth?In this exclusive interview at the 14th Annual BusinessDay CEO Forum, Dr. Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi, DG/CEO of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, breaks down what true shared prosperity looks like for the nation.
Dr. Laniyi shares a powerful message on overcoming the poverty mindset, driving financial literacy, and transforming informal local economies across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. From reframing GDP into a community impact index to shifting focus onto empowering women as leaders—not just beneficiaries—this masterclass offers vital insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, and policy makers working toward national economic development.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction: BusinessDay CEO Forum
00:00:32 – From Economic Stability to Shared Prosperity
00:01:38 – Informal Economy & The 774 Local Communities
00:02:40 – Empowering the Girl Child & Investing in Boys
00:03:46 – Moving Beyond Grants to Financial Literacy
00:07:04 – Shattering the Greatest Barrier: The Mindset Shift
00:09:25 – Impact Reporting & Community Support
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