Union Bank Wins Gender Equality Champion, Gender Diversity In Supply Chain Awards
Union Bank of Nigeria has received recognition for its contribution to advancing Gender Equality in the workplace.
The bank won two awards at the Nigeria2EqualGender Leader Awards, in the ‘Gender Equality Champion’ and ‘Gender Diversity in Supply Chain’ category.
The inaugural awards ceremony which held in Lagos was organised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).
NewsBeatng reports that the awards ceremony aims to recognise and celebrate private sector companies and business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and efforts in advancing gender equality.
The awards served as a recognition of the significant progress made by the banks infostering gender equity and equality within the workplace, while supporting and empoweringwomen across all walks of life.
The recognition highlighted Union Bank’s commitment toadvocating for diversity within corporate organisations, cultivating an inclusive culture thatvalues and respects every individual.
The Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank, Olufunmilola Aluko, who spoke on behalf of the bank during the awards ceremony, expressed her delight for the notable recognition.
She added ” At Union Bank, we are committed to bridging gender gaps, particularly within ourorganisation. We recognize the power of collaboration and the transformative impact thatspecific, measurable, and time-bound goals can have on achieving gender parity in Nigeria’sprivate sector. We remain steadfast in our commitment to scaling up our efforts for a moregender-balanced and prosperous future.”
NewsBeatng reports that Union Bank has continued to champion the rights of women as enshrined in the UnitedNations Sustainability Development Goals of achieving gender equality and women/girl childempowerment.
The bank as a responsible corporate body has constantly led by example bygetting more people to recognise gender inequality and non-inclusion challenging them to beinvolved in changing the systems that perpetuate them.
