Union Bank Advocates for Inclusivity and Female Empowerment at 2024 International Women’s Day Celebration

Union Bank of Nigeria has re-emphasiseditsadvocacy for an equitabe
andinclusive society devoid of biases, stereotypes, and discrimination. This assertion was
recently made at a specia event hosted by the Bank to commemorate this year’s International
Women’s Day celebration under the global theme #InspireInclusion.
Tagged Ability Over Gender,the occasion provided the Bank with another unique opportunity
to showcase its commitment to gender inclusivityand promotion of female excellence and
competence across different fieds of endeavour.
The event highlighteda keynote address by Union Bank’s new CEO, Yetunde B. Oni, who
reiterated the financial institution’s commitment to continually champion the cause of women’s
advancementand other underrepresented communities whilepushingfor their inclusion and
recognition in otherwise closed-off spaces.
A special panel session moderated by Chioma Nwokike, Head of Retail Segments and αlpher,
followed soon after the keynote address. The panellistsincluded Chinasa Collins-Ogbuo,
Advocacy & Communications Leadat EFInA (Enhancing Financal Innovation & Access);Dr.
Zahra Modibbo, Managing Partner,Débbo Africa;Olajumoke Daramola, SpecialistAdvisory
Services Africa, Women’s World Banking; and Esohe Adetola, Learning Solutions Managerat
Shell Nigeria,who lenttheir voices on how to change the narrative around inclusion and truly
create an environment that enables women to truly thrive and excel ‘Because She Can’.
Speaking at the sidelines of the event, Olufunmilola Aluko, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer at
Union Bank, said
“Union Bank, at its core, stands for equal representationand acknowledgement of the
incredible skills and ability women bring to the table notwithstanding the industry or enterprise
they engage in. The message behind this year’s theme is a call for everyone to strive for a
fair, equitable world where individuals are judged and assessed on the depth of their capability
rather than their biological makeup.”