Sanwo-Olu, Akindele Highlight Strategic Investment in Women at Wema Bank’s International Women’s Day Forum

Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.Lagos, Nigeria – Prominent Nigerian figures including Lagos State First Lady Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and award-winning filmmaker Funke Akindele have called for deliberate and strategic investment in women as a crucial pathway to strengthening economic growth, expanding opportunities and accelerating social progress. Their remarks were delivered during a major International Women’s Day 2026 gathering hosted by Wema Bank in Lagos, where leaders from government, business, development organisations and the entertainment industry converged to discuss gender inclusion and women’s empowerment.

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