UBA Launches ‘Gen W’ Series to Promote Female Economic Empowerment
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is set to celebrate Women’s Month with a special edition of its quarterly Business Series, titled ‘Gen W – The Evolved Woman’, aimed at driving female leadership and economic empowerment. The event will hold on Wednesday, 12 March 2026, in Lagos.
The forum will feature a panel of accomplished women sharing their journeys and insights, including Joycee Awosika, founder of ORÍKÌ Group; media entrepreneur Tomike Adeoye; Olufunke Davies, founder of Fine Funky; and award-winning broadcaster Ayo Mario-Ese. Media personality and actor Tobi Bakre will host the session, guiding discussions on resilience, authentic leadership, and building sustainable businesses in today’s global landscape.
Speaking on the initiative, UBA’s Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, highlighted the bank’s commitment to supporting women as key drivers of economic growth. She said, “The modern African woman is bold, visionary, and intentional about the spaces she occupies. Through this edition of the UBA Business Series, we want to celebrate women while creating a platform for meaningful conversations around leadership, ambition, and opportunity.”
The ‘Gen W’ session aims to spotlight a generation of women not only seeking opportunities but actively shaping their professional and entrepreneurial paths, reinforcing UBA’s focus on empowering women across Africa.
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