Access Bank Plc, through its women empowerment programme – the W Initiative, has announced plans to organize its IWD Annual Conference which is part of activities to commemorate the 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD).
During the announcement which was held at the bank’s head office in Lagos, Onyeka Onwenu, Georgietta Yehouenou, Dame Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, and Zainab Alkali were recognized and honoured for their remarkable accomplishments and contributions in their respective fields.
Speaking on the plans, Victor Etuokwu, Deputy Managing Director, Retail Banking, North Directorate, said “This year, Access Bank is organizing yet another edition of its annual International Women’s Day Conference, scheduled for the 23rd of March 2023.”
“Through the conference, the Bank aims to elaborately discuss issues around discrimination while championing the call for society to #EmbraceEquity.”
He added that the conference would have renowned speakers and panelists from across industries, from entertainment to the financial sphere, international media, aviation, fashion, and many more.
The 8th of March is observed annually all over the world as International Women’s Day (IWD) with this year’s theme ‘Embrace Equity.’ The day seeks to highlight the need to challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out inclusion in all areas.