Samirah Saleh
Executive Secretary
Nigerian
"TheWomenChamberofCommerceIndustryMinesandIndustry
emerges as a catalyst for women’s empowerment, rooted in a
richhistorydrawnfromtheNigerianAssociationofChambersof
Commerce,Industry,Mines&Agriculture(NACCIMA),drivenbya
powerful mission, and strengthened by strategic partnerships.
WCCIMA is positioned to shape a future where women not only
succeed but also play an integralrole in shapingthe narrative of
commerce and industry, both on the national and international
stages.
Through focused initiatives, advocacy, and collaborative efforts,
our goal is to pave the way for women entrepreneurs and
professionals to not only thrive but also make substantial
contributions to economic advancement and development. We
are committed to creating a future where women break barriers
and become pivota lplayers in the economic landscape.
I am the Executive Secretary of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (WCCIMA), where I lead programmes and partnerships that advance women’s economic empowerment, leadership, and enterprise growth across Nigeria. With over 20 years of experience spanning the development, public, and private sectors, I bring deep expertise in project leadership, digital transformation, stakeholder engagement, and organisational systems strengthening. I am passionate about building sustainable support ecosystems for women-led MSMEs through evidence-based capacity building, market access initiatives, and advocacy that drives inclusive economic policy and measurable impact.