Zenith Bank to launch maiden girl-child empowerment programme

The Zenith Bank Plc is about to kick off its inaugural Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, a fresh initiative crafted to ignite the dreams of young girls, hone their skills and self-assurance, and set them up for significant prospects ahead. The program, christened "Banking On Her Tomorrow," is spearheaded by Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, Zenith Bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and the inaugural female GMD/CEO in the bank's history, who has long been a staunch supporter of girl-child education and empowerment.

The maiden edition of this program is scheduled to be a virtual affair, slated for Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., a day after the International Day of the Girl Child, which is celebrated globally on October 11. The event, which will be presided over by a panel of experts across diverse fields, aims to equip girls with the necessary inspiration, knowledge and pragmatic viewpoints to navigate their academic and professional journeys, while also offering them glimpses into opportunities for skill development, mentorship and leadership.

This year-long platform is designed to help girls acknowledge their capabilities, widen their ambitions, and empower themselves to make informed decisions for their future. The program is part of Zenith Bank’s constant dedication to women and girls, demonstrated through various programs and platforms such as the Bank's annual International Women's Day Seminar, its exclusive sponsorship of the Zenith Women's Basketball League, the annual Women of Honour Awards in collaboration with the Ford Foundation, and the Pad-a-Queen Initiative.

These initiatives dovetail with the Bank's women-centric financial solutions, including the Z-Woman initiative, an empowerment program that supports women-owned and women-led businesses through specialized funding, capacity building and networking.

The maiden edition of the Girl-Child Empowerment Programme is open to everyone, extending an invitation to girls, parents, educators and the public at large to partake in the event. Interested participants can register through the link provided. Those who cannot join the live session via Zoom can catch the broadcast on Zenith Bank’s social media channels.