Heritage Bank Supports Women Empowerment

Heritage Bank Limited has moved to boost the capacity of women entrepreneurs through a women empowerment programme titled ‘Becoming Financially Fearless’.

Organised by the Genevieve Gathering, the one-day programme sponsored by the bank is part of its commitment to women empowerment in Africa with special focus on Nigeria.

A statement quoted the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Heritage Bank, Mr. Ifie Sekibo to have said Heritage Bank recognises the importance of women in the society, especially in the economy. This, he said informed the bank’s commitment to women empowerment.

“Our mission is to help women succeed in business and in life. We believe that with the right motivation and resources, more women in Africa and in Nigeria can achieve the enviable success that many women across the world have achieved. At Heritage Bank, we have committed ourselves to providing these capacity and resources to empower and motivate women across the country,” he added.

‘ Becoming Financially Fearless,’ according to the statement, was informed by the need to advance Nigerian women’s confidence and also teach them to find a balance between living their life and securing their financial future.

“It is aimed at empowering women by helping them tackle the business and personal finance issues that are specific to them. Among other things it provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs, women in business and career-oriented people to benefit from presentations by experts in selected fields,” it added.

Confirmed speakers at the workshop are Former Director/General of Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Arunma Oteh, Co-founder/ Group Executive Director, Sahara Group Tonye Cole, CEO of Bestman Games Nimi Akinkugbe, Funmi Oyetunji and Personal Finance blogger, Arese Ugwu. The programme will feature presentations on: Improving your net worth; Taking control of your finances; and Advancing your financial confidence.

In furtherance of its mission to empower women, Heritage Bank last year, sponsored the annual conference of WIMBIZ (Women in Management, Business & Public Service). The conference brings together women from diverse areas of the corporate business and public sectors including indigenous and international delegates with the major objective of increasing the success rate of female entrepreneurs and the proportion of women in senior positions in corporate organisations.