Wema Bank has announced its plans to commemorate the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, further solidifying its position as a gender equality and inclusion-driven bank.

As part of its activities, Wema Bank will host the IWD 2025 Event on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.

The event, themed “Harnessing Innovation & Technology To Accelerate Financial Inclusion for Women,” will bring together influential women from various industries to discuss the importance of leveraging innovation and technology to promote financial inclusion for women.

The event will also feature the Big Sister Project of the Wema Women Network, which recognizes beneficiaries of the bank’s women-focused mentorship program.

Additionally, the HeForShe Awards will be presented to male employees who have made significant contributions to women empowerment in the workspace.

Throughout the month of March, Wema Bank has curated various activities to celebrate and reward women across Nigeria.

These include the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4 women’s month draw, where 131 women will receive N11,000,000 in cash rewards, and the Wema Women Network (WWN) outreach initiative for young female students.

Commenting on the bank’s commitment to women empowerment, MD/CEO Moruf Oseni (FCIB) stated, “As Nigeria’s oldest indigenous and leading innovative bank, we recognize the gap in gender equality and are committed to developing innovative and tech-driven solutions to accelerate action for women empowerment.”

Wema Bank has demonstrated its commitment to gender inclusion, providing over N50 billion in finance, disbursing $2.4 million under the BRAVE Women project, and reaching over 2 million women through various skills development and business support programs.

As the bank approaches its 80th anniversary, its IWD 2025 activities will reinforce its position as a leader in promoting gender equality and inclusion.