UBA Celebrates ‘The Evolved Woman’ with Special Business Series on Leadership, Ambition, Growth

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to host a special edition of its impactful quarterly UBA Business Series, dedicated to celebrating and empowering the modern woman, with the theme “Gen W – The Evolved Woman.” 

The event, scheduled to hold on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at UBA House, Lagos, will bring together accomplished female leaders and professionals who will share insights, experiences, and practical strategies for navigating ambition, leadership, and growth in today’s dynamic global environment.

The session will also be streamed live across all UBA digital platforms, while interested participants can register to attend either virtually or physically through the bank’s official link.

This edition of the Business Series is designed to move conversations about women forward, spotlighting a new generation of women who are not only seeking opportunities but confidently creating them. Discussions will focus on how women are shaping industries, leading businesses, and redefining success on their own terms.

The event will feature an inspiring lineup of speakers, including entrepreneur and founder of ORÍKÌ Group, Joycee Awosika; media personality and entrepreneur, Tomike Adeoye; entrepreneur and founder of Fine Funky, Olufunke Davies; and award-winning broadcaster, Ayo Mario-Ese.

The conversation will be hosted by media personality and actor, Tobi Bakre.

Panelists are expected to share their personal journeys and perspectives on navigating professional spaces, building resilient businesses, embracing authenticity, and redefining leadership as women in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Speaking ahead of the event, UBA’s Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, said the special edition reflects the bank’s strong commitment to supporting women, given the critical role they play in driving economic growth and innovation across Africa.

According to her,

“The modern African woman is evolving in remarkable ways. She is bold, visionary, and intentional about the spaces she occupies. Through this edition of the UBA Business Series, we want to celebrate women while also creating a platform where meaningful conversations around leadership, ambition, and opportunity can take place.”

The quarterly UBA Business Series has become a major knowledge-sharing platform aimed at equipping entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders with insights, tools, and strategies needed to build sustainable enterprises and successfully navigate the evolving business landscape.

With over 25,000 employees and more than 45 million customers globally, UBA operates in 20 African countries, as well as the United Kingdom, United States, France, and the United Arab Emirates, providing retail, commercial, and institutional banking services while promoting financial inclusion through innovative technology.