In commemoration of International Women’s Day, leading financial service provider Union Bank of Nigeria hosted an event to celebrate women who are breaking biases and shattering barriers in their professional and personal lives. In line with the global theme #BreakTheBias, this year’s event was tagged alpher Stories: Breaking Biases, Shattering Barriers.
As an organisation committed to leading the charge for
inclusion and parity, Union Bank has consistently leveraged International
Women’s Day to promote impactful discourse and encourage positive action for
gender equality.
The event kicked off with an address from the CEO, Emeka
Okonkwo who reaffirmed Union Bank’s commitment to a more gender-balanced world.
This was followed by a panel session moderated by media powerhouse, Lamide
Akintobi. The panelists included Bolanle Okusanya Feyita (a funeral service
director), Bukonla Olisa (retired FIFA referee), Dr Abimbola Abolarinwa (the
first female urologist in Nigeria), and Bukola Akingbade (gaming and Esports
entrepreneur). The discussion centred on the need to promote inclusivity and
eliminate gender bias in male-dominated sectors.
Another highlight of the event was the inauguration of the first executives for Union Bank’s Women Empowerment Hub (Wehub) – an internal network launched in 2016 to motivate, connect and provide support to women within the Bank. The newly elected executives will drive the implementation of impactful initiatives aimed at advancing the Bank as a progressive place to work.
Speaking at the event, Ogochukwu Ekezie-Ekaidem, Chief Brand
and Marketing Officer, Union Bank said“International Women’s Day is such an
important day for us at Union Bank which is why, every year, we seek new and
fresh ways to deliver an engaging, enlightening, and enjoyable event for our
guests. Although there is still work to be done to drive inclusivity and foster
progressive mindsets, we hope the discussions held at the event encourage
everyone to do their part to break the bias.
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