By Modupe Gbadeyanka
On March 8, 2023, Wema Bank will join the rest of the world to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) themed Embrace Equity.
The bank, which prides itself as Nigeria’s most innovative bank, will host an event designed to enable women to achieve economic, mental, and financial growth.
Mrs Audrey Joe-Ezigbo will be the keynote speaker for the day, while the panellists are Tosin Olaseinde, Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, and Fela Durotoye.
According to Wema Bank, it aims to use the occasion to honour women and provide them with opportunities to succeed personally and professionally.
It was stated by the Head of Brand & Marketing Communications at Wema Bank, Ms Mabel Adeteye, that the discussions would focus on equity and ways women can be equipped with the knowledge they need to succeed in their careers and businesses.
Individuals wishing to attend the event, either virtually or in person, must register on the Wema Bank website https://wemabank.com/sarabywema/.
Sara by Wema, the bank’s women’s proposition, has been designed to grow with women and has proven to be the best solution, with tailored offerings ranging from health plans to business financing and advisory services.
Wema Bank is Nigeria’s oldest indigenous financial institution, offering a range of value-adding banking and financial advisory services for 77 years.
The bank was incorporated in 1945 as a Private Limited Liability Company and transformed into a Public Limited Liability Company in 1987, listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited.
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