UBA Business Series to Highlight Africa’s Emerging Female Leaders This Women’s Month

UBA Plc, known as Africa’s Global Bank, is set to host a significant edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series that aims to celebrate and empower contemporary women. The theme for this session is 'gen w - The Evolved Woman.'

Scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2026, at 11 AM at UBA House in Lagos, the event will feature a diverse group of distinguished female leaders and professionals who will provide insights, share experiences, and offer actionable strategies for navigating ambition, leadership, and growth in today's evolving environment.

The session will also be broadcast live across all UBA digital channels. Interested individuals can register to participate either virtually or in person through the following link: on.ubagroup.com/tfig.

This particular installment of the Business Series seeks to significantly advance discussions surrounding women, showcasing a new generation of women who are not merely searching for opportunities but are actively creating them. The discourse will focus on how women are reshaping industries, leading businesses, and defining success on their own terms.

An inspiring roster of speakers is anticipated at the event, including the founder of ORÍKÌ Group, Joycee Awosika; media figure and entrepreneur, Tomike Adeoye; founder of Fine Funky, Olufunke Davies; and award-winning broadcaster, Ayo Mario-Ese. The session will be moderated by media personality and actor, Tobi Bakre.

Panelists will share their experiences and viewpoints on navigating professional environments, building resilient businesses, embracing authenticity, and redefining leadership from a female perspective in a rapidly changing global context.

In a statement ahead of the event, Alero Ladipo, UBA’s Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, articulated that this edition of the Business Series underscores the bank’s dedication to supporting women, acknowledging the crucial role they play in fostering economic growth and innovation throughout Africa.

Ladipo remarked, 'The modern African woman is evolving in remarkable ways. She is bold, visionary, and intentional about the spaces she occupies. Through this edition of the UBA Business Series, we want to celebrate women while also creating a platform for meaningful conversations about leadership, ambition, and opportunities.'

The quarterly UBA Business Series has emerged as a vital knowledge-sharing platform aimed at equipping entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders with the insights, tools, and strategies necessary for developing sustainable enterprises and successfully navigating the evolving business landscape.

United Bank for Africa stands as one of the largest employers in Africa's financial sector, with a workforce of 25,000 and serving over 45 million clients worldwide. The bank operates across twenty African nations, as well as in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and the United Arab Emirates, providing various banking services while championing financial inclusion and pioneering advanced technology.