Unity Bank boosts capacity building in blue economy, empowers 3,000 girls

NOfewer than three thousand girls drawn from senior secondary schools across Nigeria have benefitted from a three- day capacity building in maritime commerce and National Virtual Maritime Quiz powered by Unity Bank Plc.

The capacity building initiative, which focused on information communication technology ( ICT) maritime transportation and logistics ecosystem, was hosted by Ocean Ambassadors Foundation to promote the participation of indigent girl- children in maritime commerce.

Unity Bank partnered the programme as part of its corporate social responsibility ( CSR) targeted at the education sector and to draw attention to the importance of training the girl- child to participate actively in the relevant sectors of the economy.

This is coming against the backdrop of the negative impact of COVID- 19 on the education sector which has affected millions of girls across Nigeria, resulting in “many girls being unable to return to schools and many others becoming child brides,” according to a recent report by the Economist.

The programme coincided with the International Day of the Girl- Child which was marked to highlight how ‘ the pandemic has accelerated digital platforms for learning, earning and connecting, while also highlighting girls’ diverse digital realities.’

The Managing Director/ CEO of Unity Bank Plc, Tomi Somefun, represented by the Chief Customer Service Officer, Titilayo Abraham, said: “Unity Bank has maintained its commitment to supporting the girl child by supporting several advocacy initiatives and investing in the education sector.