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Zenith Bank Girl-Child Empowerment Programme
Overview
Zenith Bank Plc launched its inaugural Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, titled ‘Banking On Her Tomorrow’. Spearheaded by the bank’s first female Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adaora Umeoji, the initiative aims to provide mentorship and skill development to support the economic independence and future career readiness of young women.
On October 12, 2026, the programme held its launch event at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, hosting 300 schoolgirls between the ages of 13 and 17. Participants received training in various areas, including financial literacy, investment, personal development, social media ethics, and interpersonal relationships. Financial literacy sessions were specifically facilitated by bank representatives Thelma Okonye and Adesola Adeyemo.
The keynote address was delivered by Her Majesty, Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, who encouraged the attendees to develop resilience and use their abilities to impact others.
Entities
Adaora Umeoji · Zenith Bank · Lagos · Warri Kingdom · Nigeria
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Zenith Bank launched its maiden Girl-Child Empowerment Programme titled ‘Banking on Her Tomorrow’. www.worldstagenews.com · investorsking.com · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The programme reached 300 schoolgirls aged 13 to 17 from selected schools in Lagos. www.worldstagenews.com · investorsking.com · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The event took place on October 12, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. www.worldstagenews.com · investorsking.com · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dame Adaora Umeoji is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank. www.worldstagenews.com · investorsking.com · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The programme included sessions on finance, investment, etiquette, and social media ethics. www.worldstagenews.com · investorsking.com · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, delivered the keynote address. www.worldstagenews.com · www.premiumtimesng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thelma Okonye and Adesola Adeyemo facilitated financial literacy sessions. investorsking.com
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesNigerian banks launch empowerment and scholarship programs for female students
Baobab Microfinance Bank and Zenith Bank have launched separate initiatives in Nigeria to support female education through scholarships and mentorship programs.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesZenith Bank launches girl-child empowerment programme in Lagos
Zenith Bank launched its ‘Banking on Her Tomorrow’ programme in Lagos, providing 300 schoolgirls with mentorship and financial literacy training to support their future development.
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[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesZenith Bank to launch maiden Girl-Child Empowerment Programme
Zenith Bank is launching its first Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, ‘Banking On Her Tomorrow’, to provide mentorship and skill development for young girls.
Sources
brandspurng.com · gatmash.com · gwg.ng · insidebusiness.ng · investorsking.com · latestnigeriannews.com · newsnowonline.com.ng · premiumtimesng.com · primanews.org · qed.ng · realnewsmagazine.net · theglittersonline.com.ng · topcelebrities.com.ng · worldstagenews.com
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