Wema Bank Set to Host 2026 International Women’s Day Event on 4th March
As International Women’s Day (IWD) approaches, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, renowned for innovation and the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced its 2026 IWD Grand Event, scheduled to take place on 4th March 2026.
Inspired by the global IWD 2026 theme “Give To Gain”, Wema Bank’s 2026 IWD event will focus on the theme “When Women Gain, We Grow”. The event aims to highlight not only the importance of giving to women but also the impact of every effort towards this cause, with the ultimate goal of fostering a culture of supporting and celebrating women.
Announcing the event, Wema Bank’s MD/CEO, Moruf Oseni, reiterated the bank’s commitment to actively promoting women’s inclusion. He stated, “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 [SDG], gender equality.”
“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 daily and in large-scale efforts; as we collectively bridge the gap in gender equality,” Oseni concluded.
Wema Bank’s 2026 IWD event will bring together prominent women from various industries and sectors, as well as everyday women navigating life amidst prevailing realities. It will provide a platform for women from all walks of life to network, share insights, access opportunities, and compare shared and contrasting experiences—highlighting the profound impact that results when individuals, institutions, and society give to women.
Key highlights of Wema Bank’s upcoming IWD event include the SARA Gives to Empower Her Award, which promises grants to women who have made a positive impact on others; the employee-focused He For She Award, recognising male employees of the Bank who have supported women beyond financial contributions; 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, a reflective journal collecting real-life insights and advice for the girl child from 80 contributors across different spheres of life.
Interested participants can register to attend either physically or virtually at wemabank.com/iwd.