Incel Tourism Marks International Women’s Day With School Outreach in Lagos
As many organisations issued statements to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, Incel Tourism, a Lagos-based travel and destination management company, chose a different path. Instead of limiting its participation to social media messages, the company took its community development initiative directly into classrooms.
Through its Give to Gain programme, Incel Tourism visited two Lagos secondary schools to engage young girls in conversations about leadership, ambition, and the possibilities that come from seeing the world beyond their immediate environment.
A Community Development Initiative in Action
On the Friday before International Women’s Day, a team from Incel Tourism visited Kembos College in Isolo, where about 40 senior secondary school girls gathered for an interactive session focused on personal development and global exposure.
The session explored practical topics such as:
- Building confidence and leadership skills
- Understanding global opportunities
- Developing personal ambition early in life
Miss Uche Maduka, a senior executive at Incel Tourism, led the discussion. She encouraged students to see generosity as more than financial giving.
“When we give our voices, our support, our resources, and our ideas, we create impact far beyond ourselves. Our actions inspire others to believe that extraordinary things are possible.”
The visit was designed not as a one-off event but as part of the company’s broader community development strategy, which prioritises direct engagement with young people.
Recognising Excellence Among Young Women
During the Kembos College visit, the Incel Tourism team also recognised academic excellence among the students.
One of the girls, Ifewemeh-Ojo Hadassah Ohihioemehen, had recently placed third in the Senior Category of the 6th Annual SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition, a national contest that attracts entries from students across Nigeria.
Rather than allowing the moment to pass quietly, the Incel Tourism team publicly acknowledged her achievement during the session. The recognition reinforced a central message of the visit: young women already possess extraordinary potential, and celebrating it matters.
Extending the IWD Outreach to Another School
The International Women’s Day outreach continued the following Monday with a second visit to Maryland Comprehensive High School in Lagos.
At this session, the conversation focused on confidence and the courage required to imagine opportunities beyond familiar surroundings.
Students also received travel care packages, a symbolic gesture that reflected the company’s core business: travel. The packages served as a reminder that the wider world is accessible and worth exploring.
For many of the students present, it was their first direct interaction with professionals working in the travel and hospitality sector, an industry that contributes significantly to regional economic activity but rarely features in secondary school career discussions.
Why Initiatives Like This Matter
Nigeria’s gender participation gap in professional sectors is frequently discussed. However, a quieter gap often appears much earlier, when young girls begin deciding whether certain careers or industries are even available to them.
By entering classrooms and speaking directly with students, Incel Tourism’s community development programme addresses that earlier stage.
Instead of abstract messages about empowerment, the Give to Gain initiative places real professionals in front of young women, creating tangible examples of what is possible.
Incel Tourism’s Approach to International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day generates significant corporate messaging every year. But meaningful impact often comes from consistent action rather than symbolic participation.
Through school visits, mentorship, and recognition of student achievements, Incel Tourism used IWD 2026 to demonstrate a practical model of corporate community development.
Across two school halls in mainland Lagos, the company delivered something far more powerful than a statement: time, presence, and encouragement delivered face-to-face with the next generation of women leaders.
