Access Bank, one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, has announced plans to honor the distinguished recipients of its “Power of 100” awards at its upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference. The event, scheduled for March 28, 2025, will celebrate the achievements of exceptional women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact across various industries in Africa.
The “Power of 100” initiative is part of Access Bank’s broader commitment to fostering gender equality and empowering women who are driving change, breaking barriers, and creating opportunities for others. This year’s conference aligns with the International Women’s Day theme: Accelerate Action, emphasizing the importance of advancing gender inclusion and leadership across the continent.
Speaking on the upcoming event, Chizoma Okoli, Deputy Managing Director at Access Bank, expressed pride in the honorees:
“At Access Bank, we believe in the power of women to drive progress and transformation in society. The Power of 100 awardees represent a diverse group of 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.”
The conference will feature keynote speeches by industry leaders, insightful panel discussions, networking opportunities, and an awards ceremony to recognize the achievements of these remarkable women. Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, Head of Women Banking at Access Bank, highlighted the event’s role as a platform for dialogue on gender inclusion and economic empowerment:
“The Access Bank International Women’s Day event will serve as a platform to encourage discussions around leadership and economic empowerment for women. Through our flagship ‘W’ Initiative, we remain committed to championing financial inclusion, capacity building, and business growth for women across Africa.”
Access Bank Plc operates over 700 branches across Africa, Europe, and Asia and is recognized for its commitment to diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Through initiatives like the “W” program, the bank continues to empower individuals and businesses while promoting social impact across its markets.
