By Simeon Ogoegbulem
The Zenith Bank Plc, one of the leading financial institutions in Nigeria, is set to launch the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme.
The initiative, according to the bank, is aimed at inspiring young girls to dream boldly, develop the skills and confidence to pursue their aspirations.
It is also geared towards preparing young women for meaningful opportunities in the future.
The empowerment programme with the theme “Banking On Her Tomorrow,” is the brainchild of the Bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji.
Umeoji is the first female GMD/CEO in Zenith Bank’s history and a strong advocate for girl-child education and empowerment.
According to the bank, the launch of the Girl-child empowerment programme which would be held virtually on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m, is coming a day after the International Day of the Girl Child, observed globally on October 11 every year.
The bank further stated that the programme, would feature an impressive lineup of distinguished experts in various fields and seeks to provide girls with the inspiration, knowledge and practical perspectives needed to navigate their education and careers.
The programme is also expected to expose the Girl-child to opportunities in skills development, mentorship and leadership.
As an annual platform, it will encourage girls to recognise their potential, broaden their aspirations and equip themselves to make informed choices about their future.
The initiative builds on Zenith Bank’s longstanding commitment to women and girls, demonstrated through programmes and platforms including the Bank’s annual International Women’s Day Seminar, its sole sponsorship of the Zenith Women’s Basketball League, the Women of Honour Awards in partnership with the Ford Foundation, and the Pad-a-Queen Initiative.
These complement the Bank’s women-focused financial solutions, including the Z-Woman initiative, an empowerment programme that supports women-owned and women-led businesses through specialised funding, capacity building and networking.
These initiatives, the bank said, reflects the Bank’s broader commitment to supporting women and girls at different stages of their lives, and to contributing meaningfully to national development.
Zenith Bank stated that the maiden edition is open to all, with girls, parents, educators and other members of the public invited to participate.
Interested participants can register via the link below. Those unable to join via Zoom can follow the live stream on Zenith Bank’s social media platforms:
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AhU2FESLzXuo9VUK0jA1HzBmWCpvvDtRdcYMObih7zgSUjKEyTFs~AlKZVoKpnzFj0-Gs0a5KJNz9_lzYA2oDrpUePQJtAte6EPk4smEHGNT-Lg
