Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has empowered women within the financial services sector through the second edition of its banking academy.
The academy will foster an inclusive and diverse community of professionals, according to a statement.
“First launched in 2023, the pioneering initiative is targeted at empowering women within the financial services sector, fostering a more inclusive and diverse community of professionals within the sector,” the statement said.
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It added that the program expanded to include talent from across the Bank’s West African franchise and external participants from other Banks to provide a unique learning opportunity for knowledge sharing, networking, and growth.
“Our academy remains committed to nurturing the skills and talent of professional women, amplifying their potential to shape a brighter future in the financial industry,” Dalu Ajene, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited said in the statement.
She added that the academy is the first of its kind in Nigeria and that with the continued support of its implementation partners, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (Nigeria chapter) and the Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB), the company is dedicated to making a positive impact on our beneficiaries and the financial services sector.
Henry Otaigbe, head of Cash Product Transaction Banking for Nigeria and West Africa and one of the initiates project managers added that the goal is to create a pipeline of talented women who will shape the future of banking in Africa.
“We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to driving innovation and growth, and we’re committed to supporting the development of female leaders in the industry,” she said.
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