As part of activities to mark the 2025 International Women’s Month, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc held the quarterly edition of its Business Series event where female leaders from diverse industries shared personal insights on overcoming systemic challenges, driving change and redefining success.

The hybrid event, which was held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre in UBA House, reinforced the bank’s commitment to supporting and championing gender parity, creating opportunities and empowering women to build lasting legacies in their careers and businesses.

The panel featured a line-up of inspiring and accomplished women, including Founder and CEO of Shule Direct who joined from Tanzania, Faraja Kotta Nyalandu; former attorney general and Board Chairman of Africa Prudential Plc, Eniola Fadayomi; award-winning actor and entrepreneur, Nancy Isime and Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BOI) Investment and Trust Company Limited, Flora Fabyan.

Each panellist offered profound reflections on how they succeeded in navigating their careers and businesses against all odds, tackling gender bias, and unlocking financial and professional independence, thus underscoring the urgent need for inclusive opportunities and systemic transformation.

In her submission, Nyalandu reflected on the powerful role women play in shaping the future, emphasizing the importance of education and opportunity.

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