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Zenith Bank will launch its maiden Girl-Child Empowerment Programme virtually on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
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Themed “Banking On Her Tomorrow,” the initiative aims to inspire girls to dream boldly, build confidence and develop skills to pursue their aspirations.
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The programme is the brainchild of Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji, the bank’s first female Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.
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The annual platform will promote education, mentorship, skills development and leadership, building on Zenith Bank’s existing women-focused initiatives.
October 10, (THEWILL) – Zenith Bank Plc is set to launch the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, an initiative aimed at inspiring young girls to dream boldly, develop the skills and confidence to pursue their aspirations, and prepare for meaningful opportunities in the future.
The virtual event, themed “Banking On Her Tomorrow,” is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
The programme is the brainchild of the bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji, the first female GMD/CEO in Zenith Bank’s history and a strong advocate for girl-child education and empowerment.
The event is scheduled to be held a day after the International Day of the Girl Child, observed globally on October 11.
According to the bank, the programme will feature an impressive lineup of distinguished experts from various fields, who will provide girls with the inspiration, knowledge and practical perspectives needed to navigate their education and careers.
The initiative will also expose participants to opportunities in skills development, mentorship and leadership, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices about their future.
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As an annual platform, the programme is designed to encourage girls to recognise their potential, broaden their aspirations and equip themselves to pursue their ambitions.
The initiative builds on Zenith Bank’s longstanding commitment to women and girls, demonstrated through several programmes and platforms established to support their development and empowerment.
These include the bank’s annual International Women’s Day Seminar, its sole sponsorship of the Zenith Women’s Basketball League, the Women of Honour Awards organised in partnership with the Ford Foundation, and the Pad-a-Queen Initiative.
The bank’s women-focused financial solutions also include the Z-Woman initiative, an empowerment programme that supports women-owned and women-led businesses through specialised funding, capacity building and networking opportunities.
Together, these initiatives reflect Zenith Bank’s broader commitment to supporting women and girls at different stages of their lives and contributing meaningfully to national development.
The maiden Girl-Child Empowerment Programme extends this commitment by focusing on young girls and providing a platform to inspire them, strengthen their confidence and prepare them to take advantage of opportunities in education, careers, skills development and leadership.
Zenith Bank said the inaugural edition is open to all, with girls, parents, educators and other members of the public invited to participate.
Interested participants can register through the link provided by the bank. Those unable to join the event via Zoom can follow the live stream on Zenith Bank’s social media platforms.
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