United Bank for Africa Plc has announced a special edition of its acclaimed quarterly Business Series in a significant initiative to commemorate Women’s Month and catalyse the potential of the modern woman.

The upcoming event, themed ‘Gen W – The Evolved Woman’, is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 12 March 2026, in Lagos.

In a statement released Sunday, the bank highlighted that the forum is set to serve as a powerful catalyst for female leadership and economic empowerment.

The event features a distinguished panel of speakers who are set to share their personal journeys and strategic insights, including Joycee Awosika, the visionary founder of ORÍKÌ Group; media personality and entrepreneur Tomike Adeoye; Olufunke Davies, the founder of Fine Funky; and the award-winning broadcaster Ayo Mario-Ese.

Media personality and actor Tobi Bakre will serve as the host for the session, guiding the discussion as the panellists explore the nuances of building resilient businesses, embracing authenticity, and redefining leadership in a rapidly shifting global landscape.

Speaking on the upcoming event, UBA’s Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, emphasised the bank’s deep commitment to supporting women as pivotal drivers of economic growth.

“The modern African woman is evolving in remarkable ways. She is bold, visionary, and intentional about the spaces she occupies,” Ladipo remarked.

“Through this edition of the UBA Business Series, we want to celebrate women while also creating a platform where meaningful conversations around leadership, ambition and opportunity can take place,” she added.

This session is designed to move the conversation around women’s professional advancement forward by spotlighting a new generation that is not merely seeking opportunities but actively creating them.