By Modupe Gbadeyanka
It was a day of honour for Union Bank of Nigeria Plc at the Nigeria2Equal Gender Leader Awards held in Lagos recently by International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited.
The bank went home with two awards for its contribution to advancing gender equality in the workplace in the Gender Equality Champion and Gender Diversity in Supply Chain categories.
The recognition highlighted Union Bank’s commitment to advocating for diversity within corporate organisations, cultivating an inclusive culture that values and respects every individual.
Expressing her delight at the notable recognition, the Chief Brand and Marketing Officer of Union Bank, Ms Olufunmilola Aluko, said, “At Union Bank, we are committed to bridging gender gaps, particularly within our organisation.
“We recognise the power of collaboration and the transformative impact that specific, measurable, and
time-bound goals can have on achieving gender parity in Nigeria’s private sector.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to scaling up our efforts for a more gender-balanced and prosperous future.”
Union Bank has continued to champion the rights of women as enshrined in the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals of achieving gender equality and women/girl child empowerment.
The lender, as a responsible corporate body, has constantly led by example by getting more people to recognise gender inequality and non-inclusion, challenging them to be involved in changing the systems that perpetuate them.
Business Post reports Nigeria2Equal Gender Leader Awards, in its first edition, was designed to recognise and celebrate private sector companies and business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and efforts in advancing gender equality.
The awards served as a recognition of the significant progress made by the banks in fostering gender equity and equality within the workplace while supporting and empowering women across all walks of life.
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