Wema Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading innovative bank and creator of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced plans to hold its prestigious SHE EMPOWERS HER award by SARA on International Women’s Day (IWD) scheduled for Friday, March 8th, 2024. The bank also revealed its top contenders for the award.
SHE EMPOWERS HER award by SARA is part of the Wema Bank commitment to honour women’s accomplishment and as part of the elaborate IWD 2024 event,
SARA, Wema Bank’s exclusive women-focused initiative is aimed at providing comprehensive support for women from diverse backgrounds to unlock their business and personal potentials.
The unveiling of the Top 9 nominees comes after a meticulous selection process.
The journey commenced with an initial pool of 85 female nominees, which was progressively narrowed down to a shortlist of the top 20 women. Finally, the top 9 women, embodying the theme of “Inspiring Inclusion,” were selected through a rigorous process approved by an independent auditor.
Now, the public has the opportunity to cast their votes, urging both Wema and non-Wema Bank customers to choose their Top 5 Women deserving of the SHE EMPOWERS HER Award by SARA.
Speaking on the event, Wema Bank’s Head of Brands and Marketing Communications, Mabel Adeteye emphasized that the IWD 2024 Theme, “Inspiring Inclusion,” was the guiding principle for the selection criteria.
She highlighted the exceptional qualities of the nominees, recognizing their leadership, commitment to women’s empowerment, socio-economic impact, and overall achievements.
Adeteye expressed pride in the nominees, acknowledging their role as catalysts for change in bridging gender inequality and actively Inspiring Inclusion.
She assured transparency and accountability in the selection process, with thorough vetting and auditing at each stage.