Union Bank of Nigeria is commemorating International Women’s Month 2026 with an initiative centred on women living with disabilities and women raising children with disabilities.
Throughout March, Union Bank will implement targeted initiatives to expand access, foster inclusion, and unlock sustainable opportunities.
Activities include a flagship event slated for The Stable, its multipurpose venue in Surulere, Lagos, on Saturday. The event convened women with disabilities, caregivers, supporting organisations, and advocates for dialogue, mentorship, and resource sharing.
Complementary efforts include outreach to disability support facilities and collaboration with educational institutions to distribute learning materials to female students with disabilities.
Tailored mentorship programmes will build confidence and capability in education, entrepreneurship, and careers.
Through its women’s banking proposition alpher and strategic partnerships, the bank will also deliver business sustainability training specifically designed for women living with disabilities and women raising children with disabilities.
Aligned with the global theme Give to Gain, the lender’s campaign Give to Gain: Creating Pathways for Inclusion and Endless Opportunities centres the lived experiences of women living with disabilities and underscores the need for intentional systems of support for social and economic advancement.
Internally, Union Bank will activate WeHub — its employee-led women’s network — to strengthen inclusive culture and support professional growth across the organisation.
“At Union Bank, inclusion is not an abstract ideal; it is a deliberate choice. While many conversations around women’s empowerment are important and necessary, women living with disabilities and women raising children with disabilities are too often left out entirely.
“This year’s theme, Give to Gain, reflects exactly what we believe: that when we intentionally open access, support, and opportunity to these women, the value created extends to families, communities, and society at large,” the Chief Brand and Marketing Officer for Union Bank, Ms Olufunmilola Aluko, stated.