By Ayomide Otitoju
Zenith Bank PLC Group Managing Director/CEO, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji OON, hosted the 2026 Zenith International Women’s Day (IWD) Seminar themed “Take It; You Own It” on March 9, 2026. The event featured key dignitaries, speakers, and panelists promoting women’s empowerment and leadership.
Representing the Special Guest of Honour, Senator Oluremi Tinubu OON, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, was Mrs. Salamatu Gbajabiamila. Other distinguished guests included:
Hajia Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development
Dr. Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, First Lady of Lagos State ,The seminar’s speakers and panelists comprised prominent leaders from government, finance, the arts, and civil society:
Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa OON, Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)Hon. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, Lagos State,Hon. Odinaka Miriam Onuoha, Chairman, TETFUND and Other Services,Dr. Adobi Nwapa, Executive Director, Zenith Bank PLC,Toyin Sokefun-Bello (TY Bello), Singer, Photographer, and Philanthropist,AIG Carmelite Margaret Ochala, Assistant Inspector General, Nigerian Police Force
Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General/CEO, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC),Lt. Princess Oluchukwu, First Nigerian Female Graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS),Hauwa Ojeifo, Human Rights Activist and Mental Health Advocate,Yanmo Omorogba CFA, Co-Founder and COO, Bamboo
Bode Abifarin, Founder and CEO, Strata,Aisha Shuaibu, President SWA Sports; Founder, Waffle Way and Brunch Lane,Chichi Nwoko, What Media Group,Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpeyong, Pan-African TV Host, Executive Producer and UN Ambassador
The seminar highlighted strategies for women to assert leadership, embrace opportunities, and drive societal and economic impact.
