Access Bank, a leading financial institution dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women, is set to honor the distinguished Power of 100 awardees at its upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference.
Scheduled for March 28, 2025, this prestigious event will recognize exceptional women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact across various industries in Africa.
Recognizing Women Driving Change
The Power of 100 initiative is part of Access Bank’s ongoing commitment to celebrating women who are breaking barriers, driving change, and creating opportunities for others. These remarkable individuals have made significant contributions to business, entrepreneurship, social development, and advocacy, aligning with this year’s IWD theme: “Accelerate Action.”
Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank, Chizoma Okolie, expressed excitement about the upcoming celebration, stating, “At Access Bank, we believe in the power of women to drive progress and transformation in society. The Power of 100 awardees are trailblazers whose resilience, passion, and dedication inspire the next generation of female leaders. We are honored to celebrate them at this year’s International Women’s Day Conference.”
A Platform for Growth and Inclusion
Echoing this sentiment, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, Head of Women Banking at Access Bank, confirmed that the conference will feature insightful panel discussions, keynote addresses from industry leaders, networking opportunities, and an awards ceremony to highlight the achievements of the honorees.
According to Nene, “The Access Bank International Women’s Day event will serve as a platform to encourage dialogue on gender inclusion, leadership, and economic empowerment for women. Through our flagship ‘W’ Initiative, we have consistently championed financial inclusion, capacity building, and business growth for women across Africa.”
For more information and registration details about the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference and the Power of 100 honorees, visit the official event page.
About Access Bank
Access Bank Plc is a premier commercial bank with a network of over 700 branches across Africa, Europe, and Asia. With a strong commitment to diversity, innovation, and sustainability, the bank continues to empower individuals and businesses through cutting-edge financial solutions and impactful social initiatives.
