APWB Advocates for Gender Equity in Financial Sector

The Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) organized an event aimed at promoting financial inclusion and gender equity to enhance Nigeria's global competitiveness. The gathering featured industry leaders and policymakers, including APWB Chairperson Rafiat Onitiri, who emphasized the need for actionable conversations.

She noted the increasing importance of leveraging technology to build trust and create value-driven financial systems, highlighting women's significant roles in this transformation. Miriam Olusanya, Managing Director of GTBank, broadened the discussion by stressing that true transformation in the financial sector must go beyond technology to include access and trust.

Ngover Ihyemb Nwankwo, Executive Director of Nigeria Interbank Settlement System PLC, pointed out the necessity for financial systems to reflect women's real-life transactions. Prof. Piu Olanrewaju, President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria, called for strategies to empower women, including increased leadership representation and mentorship pathways.