Access Bank has announced its plans to honour the Power of 100 awardees during its upcoming International Women’s Day (IWD) conference scheduled for March 28.
A statement from the bank made available to QEDNG said the event aims to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and societal impact across various industries in Africa.
According to the financial institution, the Power of 100 initiative is part of Access Bank’s ongoing commitment to recognising and supporting women driving change, breaking barriers and creating opportunities for others.
The awardees are adjudged to have made significant contributions to business, entrepreneurship, social development, and advocacy, aligning with the 2025 IWD theme: Accelerate Action.
Deputy managing director of Access Bank, Chizoma Okoli, expressed her excitement for the upcoming celebration, stating: “At Access Bank, we believe in the power of women to drive progress and transformation in the 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 honoured to celebrate them at this year’s International Women’s Day Conference.”
Echoing Mrs Okoli’s sentiments, head of women banking at Access Bank, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, confirmed that the conference will feature insightful panel discussions, keynote addresses from industry leaders, networking opportunities, and an awards ceremony highlighting the achievements of the Power of 100 recipients.
“The Access Bank International Day event will serve as a platform to encourage dialogue on gender inclusion, leadership, and economic empowerment for women.
The Bank remains committed to promoting initiatives that create an enabling environment for women to thrive. Through our flagship ‘W’ Initiative, we have consistently championed financial inclusion, capacity building, and business growth for women across Africa,” Kunle-Ogunlusi said.
Access Bank said the event promises to provide attendees with valuable insights, inspiration, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals committed to advancing gender equality.
Individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals and organisations from both the public and private sectors are invited to register for the event.
Access Bank Plc is a leading full-service commercial bank with a network of over 700 branches across Africa, Europe, and Asia.
