is set to build and equip a dedicated pipeline of women in Nigeria’s law and lawmaking sectors with the leadership skills and preparedness to advocate for and enforce gender-equitable policies.
One-on-one mentorship with experienced leaders
Practical immersive training sessions
Access to a professional network of goal-oriented peers
Strategic leadership development tailored to Nigeria’s public sector
A lifelong community of support, advocacy, and collaboration
25-45
Years of Age
4-10
Years of experiencejudiciary, legislative, executive, and private legal practices,
3
Cities: Lagos, Abuja & Kano
Our Targets
What Does Change Look Like?
To advance women’s leadership in the law, our work is designed to produce clear, measurable shifts across three levels:
At the end of the program
Increased leadership preparedness for 300 women in Law and Lawmaking
Strengthened confidence, clarity, and strategic focus for women
Strong mentor-mentee and peer relationships
A visible network of law and lawmaking professionals with an understanding of gender-equitable policymaking
BY 2027
Inclusive policymaking spaces shaped by both women and men with 35% female representation
BY 2027
Increased enactment and enforcement of bills, policies, laws and practices that protect women’s rights, promote gender equality and women’s economic empowerment and leadership
Reduction and elimination of discriminatory and misogynistic practices through effective lawmaking and enforcement.
Increased representation of competent women in leadership in the law
The WILMP Leadership.
Amina Oyagbola
Founder/Chair, WISCAR
Ekemini Akpakpan
Executive Secretary, WISCAR
Boma Ayomide-Alabi
OON, SAN
Steering Committee Member
Amina Oyagbola
Steering Committee Member
Habiba Balogun
Steering Committee Member
Adebayo Oyagbola
Steering Committee Member
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At the Women in Law Mentoring Program, we’re not just preparing women to participate.
We’re preparing them to influence, transform, and lead with purpose, power, and impact.
WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and developing professional women across Nigeria.
Founded with the mission to inspire and enable women to achieve their full potential, WISCAR provides a comprehensive array of programs and initiatives designed to support women’s professional growth and leadership development.
Through mentorship, training, and advocacy, WISCAR equips women with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of Nigeria. WISCAR’s mentorship programs pair emerging female professionals with experienced mentors, offering guidance, support, and valuable industry insights.
Their leadership training workshops and seminars cover a wide range of topics, from strategic career planning to personal branding and effective communication.