Wema Bank has unveiled plans to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, reaffirming its commitment to gender equality and financial inclusion. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, will be themed “Harnessing Innovation and Technology to Accelerate Financial Inclusion for Women.”
This high-impact gathering will bring together influential women across industries to explore how technology-driven solutions can bridge financial gaps and empower women.
As part of its commitment, Wema Bank will spotlight the Big Sister Project, a flagship initiative of the Wema Women Network (WWN), which recognizes beneficiaries of its mentorship program. The event will also feature the prestigious HeForShe Awards, honoring male employees who have made significant contributions to workplace gender equality.
Beyond the main event, Wema Bank has curated a series of initiatives to support and reward women across Nigeria throughout March. These include:
Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo (Season 4) Women’s Month Draw – A total of 131 women will receive ₦11 million in cash rewards.
Wema Women Network Outreach – A dedicated initiative to support young female students through mentorship and empowerment programs.
Speaking on the bank’s vision for women empowerment, Wema Bank MD/CEO Moruf Oseni (FCIB) emphasized the role of technology in sustainable development.
“In today’s digital world, financial inclusion is critical to women’s empowerment. As Nigeria’s oldest indigenous and most innovative bank, we are committed to solutions that create real impact. Through initiatives like SARA by Wema, we are actively breaking barriers and making room for women in key economic spaces.”
He further highlighted Wema Bank’s achievements between 2019 and 2023, including:
Over ₦50 billion in financing for women-led businesses.
$2.4 million disbursed in partnership with the Islamic Development Finance under the BRAVE Women project.
Impacting over 2 million women through skills development, business support, and market access programs.
“Imagine the progress we can achieve if more institutions replicate the Wema approach. This is the vision that has driven us for eight decades, and we look forward to amplifying our impact at IWD 2025.”
With a track record of leading women-focused financial initiatives, Wema Bank is set to make IWD 2025 a pivotal moment for gender inclusion in Nigeria’s financial sector. Through strategic investments, mentorship programs, and groundbreaking innovations, the bank continues to champion sustainable progress for women.
