In her opening remarks, Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank, Chizoma Okoli, explained the Bank’s motivation for expanding the project beyond Nigeria.
Okoli also emphasized the importance of spotlighting African women leading innovations and driving social change, noting that the initiative aims to uplift women’s success stories and inspire the next generation of female leaders. According to her, the honorees will gain access to exclusive events, networking opportunities, and resources within Access Bank’s “W community”. They will also participate in mentorship programmes, either as mentors or mentees, to further develop leadership and community engagement skills.
