News Highlights
- Union Bank of Nigeria’s International Women’s Month 2026 campaign, places special focus on women living with disabilities and women raising children with disabilities.
- The campaign features concrete actions, including mentorship programmes, business sustainability training through the Bank’s alpher women’s banking proposition.
Union Bank of Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to inclusive empowerment with a targeted campaign spotlighting women living with disabilities and women raising children with disabilities as part of its observance of International Women’s Month 2026.
Anchored on the global theme “Give to Gain,” the Bank’s campaign titled “Give to Gain: Creating Pathways for Inclusion and Endless Opportunities” places the lived experiences of these women at the centre of its advocacy, while highlighting the importance of deliberate support systems to drive social and economic advancement.
As part of the month-long initiative, Union Bank is rolling out programmes designed to expand access, strengthen inclusion, and unlock sustainable opportunities.
A key highlight was a flagship engagement held on Saturday at The Stable, the Bank’s multipurpose venue in Surulere, Lagos, which brought together women with disabilities, caregivers, supporting organisations, and advocates for dialogue, mentorship, and resource sharing.
Beyond the event, the Bank is extending its outreach to disability support facilities and partnering with educational institutions to provide learning materials for female students with disabilities.
The campaign also features specialised mentorship programmes aimed at building confidence and practical capability in education, entrepreneurship, and professional development.
Through Alpher, its women’s banking proposition, and a network of strategic partners, Union Bank will deliver business sustainability training tailored specifically for women living with disabilities and women raising children with disabilities, helping them strengthen enterprises and improve long-term economic outcomes.
Within the organisation, the Bank is also activating WeHub, its employee-led women’s network, to further reinforce an inclusive workplace culture and promote professional growth among female employees.
These initiatives reflect Union Bank’s long-standing commitment to advancing equity for underserved communities and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 (Gender Equality) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). For Union Bank, these are not frameworks to cite; they are commitments to live out.
Olufunmilola Aluko, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria, stated that “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.”
Union Bank’s IWD 2026 campaign stands as a statement of intent that meaningful inclusion requires going further and reaching those most often overlooked. In 2026, the Bank says it is determined not only to create a seat at the table, but to ensure that it is built to last.
