Empowering Women, Empowering Africa: UBA Business Series Set to Inspire

By Love Oyedokun

In celebration of Women’s Month, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to host a special edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, with a focus on empowering and celebrating the modern woman. The event, themed “Gen W – The Evolved Woman,” will bring together a panel of accomplished female leaders and professionals who will share their insights, experiences, and practical strategies for navigating ambition, leadership, and growth in today’s dynamic environment.

Cablenews24 reports that the session, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, at UBA House, Lagos, will feature an inspiring lineup of speakers, including entrepreneur and founder of ORÍKÌ Group, Joycee Awosika; media personality and entrepreneur, Tomike Adeoye; entrepreneur and founder of Fine Funky, Olufunke Davies; and award-winning broadcaster, Ayo Mario-Ese. The conversation will be hosted by media personality and actor, Tobi Bakre.

The panelists will share their personal journeys and perspectives on navigating professional spaces, building resilient businesses, embracing authenticity, and redefining leadership as women in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The event aims to move the conversation around women forward, highlighting a new generation of women who are not simply seeking opportunities but confidently creating them.

According to UBA’s Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, the special edition of the Business Series reflects the bank’s firm commitment to supporting women for the critical roles they play 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. 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,” she said.

The quarterly UBA Business Series has become a key knowledge-sharing platform designed to equip entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders with insights, tools, and strategies needed to grow sustainable enterprises as well as navigate the evolving business landscape. United Bank for Africa is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, with 25,000 employees group-wide and serving over 45 million customers globally.

The event will be streamed live across all UBA digital platforms, and interested participants can register to attend virtually or in person via this link: on.ubagroup.com/tfig. This edition of the Business Series is set to inspire and empower a new generation of women leaders, and we invite you to join the conversation.

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Empowering women is crucial for driving economic growth and innovation across Africa. Women play a critical role in shaping industries, leading businesses, and redefining success on their own terms. By providing a platform for women to share their experiences and insights, UBA is contributing to the growth and development of the African continent.

The UBA Business Series is a quarterly event that brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders to share insights, tools, and strategies needed to grow sustainable enterprises. The series has become a key knowledge-sharing platform, and this special edition is set to inspire and empower a new generation of women leaders.

The panelists for this edition of the UBA Business Series are all accomplished female leaders and professionals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. They will share their personal journeys and perspectives on navigating professional spaces, building resilient businesses, embracing authenticity, and redefining leadership as women in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The UBA Business Series is set to celebrate Africa’s new generation of women leaders, and we invite you to join the conversation. The event will be streamed live across all UBA digital platforms, and interested participants can register to attend virtually or in person. By empowering women, we can drive economic growth and innovation across Africa, and UBA is committed to supporting women in their pursuit of excellence.

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