UBA Business Series to Explore Women’s Ambition & Growth

By Love Ikuku-Oyedokun

Lagos, Nigeria – United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is gearing up to host a special edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, placing a spotlight on Africa’s emerging generation of female leaders. This installment, themed “Gen W – ‘The Evolved Woman,'” is specifically designed to celebrate and empower the modern woman, promising a dynamic discussion on ambition, leadership, and growth in today’s rapidly changing world.

Cablenews24 reports that the session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM at UBA House in Lagos. The event will convene a distinguished group of female leaders and professionals who will share their insights, experiences, and practical strategies for navigating the complexities of today’s professional landscape.

To extend its reach, the session will also be streamed live across all UBA digital platforms. Interested participants are encouraged to register online to attend virtually or in person.

The “Gen W” edition of the Business Series aims to propel the conversation surrounding women in leadership forward, highlighting those who are proactively shaping industries, leading businesses, and redefining success on their own terms. The discussion will move beyond simply seeking opportunities, celebrating those women who are confidently creating them.

The event will feature an inspiring lineup of speakers:

• Joycee Awosika: Entrepreneur and founder of ORÍKÌ Group
• Tomike Adeoye: Media personality and entrepreneur
• Olufunke Davies: Entrepreneur and founder of Fine Funky
• Ayo Mario-Ese: Award-winning Broadcaster

The engaging conversation will be hosted by media personality and actor, Tobi Bakre. Panelists are expected to share their personal journeys, offering perspectives on navigating professional spaces, building resilient businesses, embracing authenticity, and redefining leadership as women in an evolving global landscape.

Alero Ladipo, UBA’s Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, emphasized the bank’s dedication to supporting women’s critical roles in driving economic growth and innovation across Africa.

“The modern African woman is evolving in remarkable ways. She is bold, visionary, and intentional about the spaces she occupies,” Ladipo stated. “Through this edition of the UBA Business Series, we want to celebrate women while also creating a platform where meaningful conversations around leadership, ambition, and opportunity can take place.”

The UBA Business Series has become a key platform for knowledge sharing, providing entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders with insights, tools, and strategies needed to cultivate sustainable enterprises and navigate the complexities of the modern business world.

United Bank for Africa, operating in twenty African countries, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France and the United Arab Emirates, and with a workforce of 25,000, is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent and serves over 45 million customers worldwide. They provide retail, commercial, and institutional banking services, lead in financial inclusion, and implement cutting-edge technology.

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