Bukola Afeni
Zenith Bank Plc is set to hold its annual International Women’s Day (IWD) Seminar on Monday, March 9, 2026, at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of celebrations to mark the global occasion.
The event will spotlight purposeful action, women’s leadership, and sustainable growth under the theme, “Take It, You Own It.”
This was disclosed in a statement by the bank.
Aligned with the United Nations’ 2026 global theme “Give to Gain,” the seminar emphasizes that while institutions must create opportunities, women must also step forward to claim their space and lead confidently.
Speaking ahead of the event, Zenith Bank Group Managing Director/CEO, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, said:
“The International Women’s Day is a reminder that progress requires intentionality. ‘Give to Gain’ speaks to the responsibility institutions have to create real opportunities, while our theme ‘Take It, You Own It’ challenges women to step forward boldly and lead.
“At Zenith Bank, we are deliberate about building environments where women are supported to grow, thrive, and shape outcomes, not only within our institution but across the communities and industries we serve.”
The seminar, building on the success of previous editions including 2025’s “Winning On All Fronts,” will bring together women leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging talents across business, governance, creative industries, technology, and social impact.
The statement read in part: “The seminar will include segments focused on leadership insight, professional empowerment, wellbeing, and collaboration, offering attendees opportunities to engage deeply with thought leadership and practical strategies for advancing equity.
“With a carefully curated programme spanning keynote addresses, panel conversations, Q&A sessions, and creative interludes, Zenith Bank’s 2026 International Women’s Day Seminar promises to be a catalyst for meaningful action.”
Zenith Bank said the seminar is more than a commemorative event; it is a platform to drive meaningful action, affirm women’s value, and catalyze sustainable impact across industries
“Zenith Bank reaffirms its belief that when institutions give intentionally and women lead confidently, entire ecosystems rise. As conversations around inclusion continue to shape the future of business and society, the Bank remains resolute in its mission to foster platforms where women’s potential is recognised, amplified, and fully owned,” the statement added.
