Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa to Host ‘The Big Conversation’ Conference March 14

The landscape of female leadership in Nigeria is about to witness a seismic shift. Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa, the General Manager of Dominion Broadcast Group, has announced that her movement, ‘The Big Conversation,’ is stepping off the television screen and onto the streets of action.

Scheduled for March 14, 2026, the upcoming conference is not just another “women’s gathering.” According to Giwa-Onafuwa, the event is designed to solve a critical Nigerian problem: the gap between women having great ideas and having the “permission” to execute them.

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In an environment often saturated with “inspiration,” Giwa-Onafuwa is taking a radically practical approach. The highlight of the March 14 event is The Pitch Conversation, a live competition where founders will battle for a ₦250,000 seed grant.

“We live in an overstimulated world,” Giwa-Onafuwa says. “People feel inspired for a few hours and then nothing changes. I didn’t want that. This grant isn’t a handout; it’s an investment in the builders of tomorrow.”

The broadcaster also offered a rare glimpse into her personal philosophy, crediting her role as a mother for her success in the boardroom.

“Motherhood stretches my capacity to love beyond convenience and to lead by example. I would go as far as to say Motherhood has made me a better executive. It deepens empathy and reminds you that success means nothing if the people closest to you don’t feel seen and supported.”