Zenith Bank launches girl-child empowerment programme Monday

Zenith Bank 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.

Zenith Bank said the event, themed “Banking On Her Tomorrow,” was the brainchild of the bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, the first female GMD/CEO in Zenith Bank’s history and a strong advocate for girl-child education and empowerment.

According to the bank, the event will be held virtually at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, a day after the International Day of the Girl Child, observed globally on October 11.

The bank, in a statement, noted that the programme, which will feature experts in various fields, seeks to provide girls with the inspiration, knowledge, and practical perspectives needed to navigate their education and careers, while exposing them to opportunities in skills development, mentorship and leadership.

The annual platform is expected to encourage girls to recognise their potential, broaden their aspirations and equip themselves to make informed choices about their future.

The bank added: “The initiative builds on Zenith Bank’s longstanding commitment to women and girls, demonstrated through programmes and platforms including the Bank’s annual International Women’s Day Seminar, its sole sponsorship of the Zenith Women’s Basketball League, the Women of Honour Awards in partnership with the Ford Foundation, and the Pad-a-Queen Initiative.

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“These complement the Bank’s women-focused financial solutions, including the Z-Woman initiative, an empowerment programme that supports women-owned and women-led businesses through specialised funding, capacity building and networking.

“Together, these initiatives reflect the Bank’s broader commitment to supporting women and girls at different stages of their lives, and to contributing meaningfully to national development.”

According to Zenith Bank, the maiden edition is open to all, with girls, parents, educators, and other members of the public invited to participate.

The bank urged interested participants to register via the link, while those unable to join via Zoom were directed to follow the live stream on the bank’s social media platforms.