Lady B Bless
Lady B Bless serves as a leadership model for many young women in leadership roles across the globe. As a successful leader, facilitator, CEO, business development consultant with a fascinating educational background and wide years of experience in humanitarian and as a global advocate. She has contributed positively and immensely to the advancement of women in leadership roles
In this discussion to commemorate the International Women’s Month and titled “Investing in Women for a Better Tomorrow,” Lady B Bless x-rayed the fundamental problems affecting womanhood and proffer a lasting solution.
Picture a girl in a Caribbean village studying by a flickering lamp or a mother in rural Ghana cooking over an open fire—now imagine them leading the charge for a brighter, powered-up future. That’s not just a hope; it’s the foundation for a better tomorrow.
As a humanitarian who’s spent years fighting for women’s empowerment, girl child education, and youth development, I now fight for a bold new frontier: women leaders in energy across Africa and the Caribbean.
This International Women’s Month, I’m calling it out: Investing in women isn’t just nice words on paper. It’s the key to unlocking progress, and it starts with education, economic power, and yes, energy. Let’s start first with education. I’ve seen what happens when you put a book in a girl’s hands—it’s not just learning; its liberation.
As an advocate for girls’ education, I know it’s the spark that ignites everything else. Educated women earn more, lift their families out of poverty, and inspire the next generation.
Picture a girl in rural Senegal or the Jamaican hillside mastering math or science. She’s not just a student; she’s a future leader. Studies back this up: women with education reinvest 90% of their income into their households, compared to 40% for men.
That’s raw power that can break the cycles of poverty and build better futures. But here’s the catch: without electricity, that girl’s stuck studying by candlelight, if at all. Energy poverty dims her dreams before they even start.
Now, let’s talk about economic growth. When women rise, entire economies soar. Give a woman skills, a job, or a chance to lead, and she doesn’t just participate—she transforms. We need more women leaders, not because it’s fair, but because it’s smart. Companies with women at the top outperform others, and that’s a fact.
Nations that boost women’s economic roles grow faster—fact again. But here’s where I’m taking it further: energy. I co-founded the African and Caribbean Energy Network this year because I saw a glaring gap.
Energy—oil, gas, renewables—is a male-dominated field, yet it is women who feel energy poverty the hardest. Over 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack electricity, and in the Caribbean, energy costs can eat up 20% of income. In Africa and the Caribbean, millions cook over smoky fires, kids study in the dark, and clinics shut down without power. Women leaders in energy can change all that. Imagine a woman in Trinidad or Ghana running a solar grid or oil project, driving clean and affordable energy to her community. That’s economic growth with purpose.
Energy poverty isn’t just a side issue—it’s the root. Without electricity, there’s no education, no healthcare, no clean water, and definitely no sanitation. How do we solve poverty if we can’t even turn on the lights?
Because of these issues, I’ve started advocating for SDG 7—clean and affordable energy—because it’s the priority we’ve got to nail first. Energy powers schools so girls can learn. It runs hospitals so mothers survive childbirth. It pumps clean water so families thrive. And it ties straight to SDG 5—gender equality. When women lead in energy, they’re not just fixing grids; they’re crushing barriers. I want women in Lagos, Kingston, Nairobi, and Port-au-Prince at the forefront, designing solutions for their people.
This is personal.
These two United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals ignite my zeal—SDG 5 for gender equality and SDG 7 for energy access. As a humanitarian, I’ve watched girls/students drop out because schools lack power, and I’ve seen mothers cook in darkness while men dominate energy boardrooms. The African and Caribbean Energy Network is my stand: women must have a voice in this sector. We’re half the population—why aren’t we half the solution?
Moving forward, I’m pushing for more women leaders in the energy, oil, and gas industries across these regions. We need training, funding, and several seats at the table. Being a woman engineer in Barbados or a renewable tech in Uganda isn’t just a job—it’s a revolution.
So here’s my challenge this Women’s Month:
“Invest in her
Fund her education—she’ll rewrite the future.
Back her in business—she’ll grow the economy.
Empower her in energy—she’ll light up the communities.
The return? A world that works for everyone.
This is the way to build a better tomorrow for all”
Lady B Bless is a trailblazing energy advocate and leader who has dedicated her career to promoting sustainable energy solutions and empowering African and Caribbean communities.
With a proven track record in marketing, advocacy, and leadership, she has made a lasting impact in the energy sector. As Co-Chair of the African & Caribbean Energy Network (ACEN), she advocates for clean and renewable energy solutions, promoting sustainable development and energy access across Africa and the Caribbean.
Previously, she served as Marketing Director for The Africa Gas Association (TAGA) from 2013 to 2020. During her tenure, she developed and implemented successful marketing strategies and fostered partnerships with industry stakeholders and international organisations that established TAGA as a leading voice in the African gas industry.
Lady B Bless brings a unique combination of expertise in energy advocacy and policy, marketing and branding, event management, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement. Her passion for promoting sustainable energy solutions, reducing carbon footprints, and empowering African and Caribbean communities drives her work.
In addition to her energy sector work, she is the Executive Director of The Lady B Bless Humanitarian Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing education, healthcare, and economic empowerment programs to vulnerable communities in Africa and the Caribbean. Through her leadership, the foundation has made a tangible impact in the lives of thousands of individuals.
As a seasoned business strategist, she also serves as a Chief Business Consultant at Eudora Lane Consultants, where she provides expert guidance on business development, marketing, and strategic partnerships to clients across various industries. Her consulting work has helped numerous businesses and organizations achieve their growth objectives and navigate complex market landscapes.
Through her multifaceted career, Lady B Bless continues to inspire and empower others to join the transition to a sustainable energy future, promote humanitarian causes, and drive business growth.
