Economic policy expert and former vice president of the World Bank (African Region), Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili has been billed to deliver a keynote address at Fidelity Bank’s celebration of the 2022 International Women’s Day.
The bank which disclosed this in a statement said it had also concluded plans to celebrate leading women and female achievers at the networking event in partnership with media entrepreneur, Ms Linda Ikeji on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
It said the celebration which will be held under the theme ‘Breaking the bias’ will also feature music, art, dance and comedy performances by top Nigerian entertainers.
“This year’s International Women’s Day celebration is aimed at promoting gender equity across various sectors and spheres by celebrating women who have emerged pioneers in their respective fields.
“At Fidelity Bank, we believe women play a critical role in the economic, social and cultural development of any community. Platforms such as this, give us the opportunity to drive the conversations around promoting a world free of gender bias and discrimination, a world where women are given the freedom to thrive, grow and fulfil their highest potentials as well as contribute positively to global development,” said the MD/CEO of the bank, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe.
The statement also quoted Ikeji as saying: “The International Women’s Day event is another demonstration of what we stand for at Linda Ikeji Media. For more than a decade, we have been at the forefront of empowering women and telling their stories as they challenge the norm and open new vistas in women’s achievements.
“We are delighted to partner with a reputable brand like Fidelity Bank in executing this project and we look forward to a memorable experience with our invited guests on the 8th of March 2022.”
The bank also stated that the invite-only event will double as the official launch of a community-driven proposition designed to support women across different cadres in meeting their aspirations and goals.
It was gathered that the proposition boasts about exciting features such as capacity development initiatives, access to finance, recognition and networking events, health and wellness programmes among others all designed to speak to the yearnings of women.
Fidelity Bank is a full-fledged commercial bank operating in Nigeria with about six million customers who are serviced across its 250 business offices and digital banking channels.
In 2021, the bank was recognised as the “Fastest Growing Bank” and “MSME & Entrepreneurship Financing Bank of the Year” at the 2021 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
The bank has also been at the forefront of digital innovation in the industry with the introduction of its virtual account service that provides instant payment settlement for merchants.
