UBA’s Gen.W Business Series celebrates female leaders, highlighting African women reshaping business, leadership, and innovation across industries

United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc, hosted its quarterly Business Series on Thursday in Marina, Lagos, bringing together accomplished female leaders and entrepreneurs under the theme “Gen.W: The Evolved Woman.”

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The hybrid session, broadcast live to participants globally, marked International Women’s Month and explored the evolving role of women in leadership, business, and innovation, highlighting how African women are reshaping success while creating sustainable impact.

UBA’s Group Head, Customer Experience, Michelle Nwoga, opened the session by describing the evolved woman as one who takes initiative, makes her voice heard, and actively contributes to her community.

Panel discussions featured leading entrepreneur Joycee Awosika, founder of ORÍKÌ Group; celebrated media personality and digital entrepreneur Tomike Adeoye; founder of Fine-Funky, Olufunke Davies; and award-winning broadcaster Ayo Mario-Ese.

The panellists shared insights on overcoming challenges and achieving growth as female business owners.

Speaking at the event, UBA’s Group Head, Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, highlighted the importance of community support among women.

She also introduced the Gen.W platform, a lifestyle initiative by UBA aimed at connecting and empowering women.

Ladipo explained that Gen.W provides expert insights, practical resources, and access to discounted products and loans for women building businesses, growing careers, and leading across industries.

“The best part: it is open to every woman. No UBA account needed. This is Gen W, for the evolved woman,” she said.

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The event underscored UBA’s commitment to celebrating female leadership and creating spaces for women to thrive professionally and personally.