By JKNewsMedia Reporter
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’s Day (IWD) momentum builds as Wema Bank announces its 2026 IWD Grand Event scheduled for March 4, 2026.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that the bank, described as Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, confirmed the event as part of activities marking IWD 2026.
Inspired by the global IWD 2026 theme “Give To Gain”, the bank stated in a press release that its event will focus on the topic “When Women Gain, We Grow”.
Wema Bank also notes that the event will spotlight the importance of giving to women and the impact of efforts towards this cause, with the goal of promoting a culture of supporting and celebrating women.
Elaborating on the gesture, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni reiterated his institution’s commitment to promoting women inclusion.
“Wema Bank has never been one to pay lip service and when it comes to gender inclusion; we walk the talk with pride.
“A society where women are left out is one that is crippled, and as a bank, we have made it a priority to never relent in providing tailored opportunities for women, celebrating their growth and supporting their journey, towards building a society where every woman can thrive.
“This was the idea behind the launch of our women-focused proposition, SARA by Wema, in 2019 and this is the inspiration behind all we do as a Bank towards promoting the 5th Sustainable Development Goal, gender equality,” he said.
Oseni added that the theme resonates with the bank’s experience.
“This year’s IWD theme is quite personal to us because as a Bank that continues to give to women, we have seen firsthand the unique potential that lies within women both personally and professionally.
“As such, we have decided to dedicate this year’s celebration towards reminding the world of the countless ways we can give to women, and why it is not merely an option but a necessity. This year for us, is about impact spotlighting, celebrating and encouraging it.
“Our goal is for every person that joins us for this grand event to be positively transformed in mindset and in action, in the hope that more priority will be given to supporting and giving to women both in the little things we do on a daily basis and in the large scale efforts; as we collectively bridge the gap in gender equality,” he concluded.
The release also revealed that the 2026 IWD event will convene top women across diverse industries and sectors, as well as everyday women navigating prevailing realities.
It also adds that the platform will enable women from all walks of life to network, share insights, access opportunities and assess shared and contrasting realities, showcasing the impact generated when individuals, institutions and societies give to women.
JKNewsMedia.com further report that the highlights of the event include the SARA Gives to Empower Her Award, which promises grants in support of women who have given and made impact on other women; the employee focused He For She Award recognising male employees who have given to women beyond financial support; the Wema Knight Gives initiative through which staff will give back to women across Nigeria; and the launch of the Wema Bank Girl Child Journal, described as a reflective journal collating real life insights and advice for the girl child from 80 key contributors across different spheres of life, among others.
The bank encouraged those interested in attending physically or virtually to register at wemabank.com/iwd.
