LCAN Wraps 7th Africa Coaching Week, Setting New Agenda for Global Impact

About the Event

Africa’s premier gathering of certified coaches, mind-architects, business leaders, and career professionals, the Africa Coaching Week (ACW) 2025, successfully concluded its most strategic and global edition to date. Hosted by the Life Coaches Association of Nigeria (LCAN), the event spanned November 23rd to 28th, focusing on equipping leaders to thrive in the complex Intelligent Economy.

The Grand Kickoff: Ankara Glam Opening Gala

The Week commenced on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, with the prestigious Ankara Glam Opening Gala at the Four Points by Sheraton in Lagos. Themed “FAST FORWARD: Coaching for the Intelligent Economy,” the event combined strategic conversation and authentic African expression to highlight the synergy between professional development and cultural identity.

The evening featured a keynote conversation between Oke Maduewesi (Founder & CEO of Zaron Group) and Adetutu Laditan (Founder of Woof Studios Africa), sharing insights on scaling and risk management across the continent. Attendees, including senior executives, entrepreneurs, and rising professionals, participated in a high-level fireside chat on leadership resilience with Dr. Enahoro Okhae (CEO of Pause Factory, GIG Mobility), Adetutu Laditan (Founder of Wood Studios Africa), and Adeoye David Abodunrin (Chief Coaching and Insights Officer at Cubed Consulting).

LCAN’s Profound Mission

The core message of the Week emphasized coaching as a strategic necessity for Africa’s economic future. LCAN President, Omawumi Ogbe, articulated the association’s mandate:

“Our mission is bigger than coaching; it is the professionalization of transformative living across the continent. By convening this global conversation, featuring leaders from across the diaspora, we are not merely participating in the Intelligent Economy; we are designing the blueprint for African leadership and ensuring that our inherent resilience translates into sustainable global impact. This week is a declaration that the future of coaching starts here.”

Coaches Hall of Fame

A major highlight of the Gala was the Coaches Hall of Fame Award segment. The Life Coaches Association of Nigeria honored Dr. Laila St. Matthew-Daniel with induction into the LCAN Life Coaches Hall of Fame, recognizing her decades-long commitment and profound service to the coaching profession. Dr. Lanre Olusola (Chairman, Board of Trustees LCAN) remarked:

“Mama D, your discipline, your dedication, your commitment to your personal development, is an example to each and every one of us. There is no one more deserving to be the very first coach to receive this award.”

Digital Convergence – Global Summit Success

The momentum continued across digital platforms with two key events:

• LinkedIn Roundtable (November 25th): Focused on building the “Future-Proof Mindset,” this high-impact session addressed critical skills for personal and professional reinvention.
• Global Summit (November 27th): A flagship virtual conference powered by Woof Studios Africa, connecting participants with international speakers from the UK, US, South Africa, France, and beyond. The event emphasized the strategic link between digital content, future strategy, and global leadership.

Dr. Enahoro Okhae noted, “The balance that coaching brings prepares Africans to operate anywhere in the world. The effective way to prepare for tomorrow is by mastering the skills needed today.”