WILAN Global celebrates Claudia Sheinbaum, first female president of Mexico

WILAN Global, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women’s leadership worldwide, extends heartfelt congratulations to Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic election as the first female President of Mexico.

This landmark achievement not only marks a significant milestone for Mexico but also serves as an inspiring testament to the power of women’s leadership on the global stage.

Claudia Sheinbaum’s election represents a momentous breakthrough in a country where women have historically been underrepresented in political leadership.

Her journey from being an environmental scientist and academic to the highest office in the land demonstrates the profound impact of perseverance, expertise, and dedication. As President, Sheinbaum brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective, promising to steer Mexico towards a future of inclusivity and progress.

WILAN Global views Sheinbaum’s victory as a beacon of hope for women across the globe. Her success underscores the importance of gender-balanced leadership and the potential for women to lead and inspire significant change.

WILAN Global, which has consistently championed increased representation of women in political leadership, sees Sheinbaum’s presidency as a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for gender balance.

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“We are elated to celebrate Claudia Sheinbaum’s election as the first female President of Mexico,” said Abosede George-Ogan, Founder at WILAN Global.

“Her leadership exemplifies the strength, resilience, and vision that women bring to the table. We look forward to the positive changes her presidency will usher in, not only for Mexico but as a role model for the world.”

WILAN Global is committed to supporting women leaders by providing access to resources, mentorship, and opportunities. The organisation believes that supporting women in leadership roles is crucial to achieving equitable and sustainable development.

Sheinbaum’s presidency aligns with WILAN Global’s mission to break down barriers and create a world where women can thrive in leadership positions across all sectors.

In celebrating this historic win, WILAN Global also calls upon policymakers, organizations, and individuals to continue advocating for gender-balanced leadership.

The triumph of Claudia Sheinbaum should inspire a collective effort to ensure that women everywhere have the opportunity to lead and make impactful contributions.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.