October 19, (THEWILL) – Zenith Bank Plc has empowered 300 schoolgirls aged 13 to 17 with financial literacy, personal development and leadership skills under its maiden ‘Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, Banking on Her Tomorrow’.
The programme, held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, was initiated by the Bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, to equip young girls with the knowledge and confidence to shape their futures.
Addressing the participants, Umeoji urged the girls to pursue their ambitions without allowing gender or age to limit their potential, stressing the importance of discipline, self-belief and taking ownership of their futures.
The keynote speaker, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, encouraged the girls to embrace their identities, develop resilience and use their talents to make a positive impact on society.
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The programme featured practical sessions on saving and investment, etiquette, responsible social media use, healthy relationships and personal development, led by professionals and personalities, including etiquette educator Ayanime Edem, actress and content creator Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, popularly known as Kie Kie, and filmmaker Praise Onyeagwalam. Cash prizes totalling over N1 million were awarded to competition winners, while participants received books to encourage reading and personal growth.
Speaking at the close of the event, Zenith Bank Executive Director, Dr. Mrs. Adobi Nwapa, said the initiative would become an annual programme, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to nurturing the aspirations of young girls.
The initiative builds on Zenith Bank’s existing women-focused programmes, extending its empowerment drive to a younger generation through financial education, mentorship and life skills.
