Union Bank’s αlpher Partners with Chrystallis Conversations to Promote Women Empowerment
line with its commitment to sustainable development and enabling
success for women, Union Bank of Nigeria, through its women-focused
proposition αlpher, partnered with Chrystallis to host the inaugural
live edition of Chrystallis Conversations – a platform focused on
empowering women and promoting gender equality.
The event tagged
Fear-Less! Pursuing Your Best Life with Courage and Conviction held on
Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Victoria Island, Lagos. It was an intimate
night of insightful conversations and networking. The event kicked off
with a heartfelt musical performance by Funmi Bucknor, followed by a
captivating poetry reading session by prolific writer and poet Wana
Udobang (Wana Wana) and ended with engaging one-on-one conversations
with Filmmaker and Women’s Rights Advocate, Ego Boyo and Entertainment
Mogul, Politician and Social Activist, Olubankole Wellington, moderated
by Kemi Ogunleye, the Host, and Creator of Chrystallis.
Chrystallis
Conversations is a platform for women to share their stories,
experiences, and perspectives. It has gained recognition for
facilitating insightful discussions and thought-provoking conversations,
around women’s empowerment. The partnership with αlpher, underscores
Union Bank’s commitment to championing women empowerment by supporting
them in their journey towards success and fostering a more inclusive
society.
Commenting on the partnership, Olufunmi Aluko, Chief Brand
and Marketing Officer, Union Bank, expressed excitement about the
collaboration. She said:
“Union Bank’s αlpher is dedicated to
supporting women in their personal and professional journey. From L-R:
Nkiru Ozili, Corporate Citizenship Specialist, Union Bank; Kemi
Ogunleye, Host & Founder Chrystallis Conversations; Jennifer Ugboh,
Lead, External Communication, Union Bank; and Alvin Agorom, Head,
Strategic Brand Management, Union Bank during the inaugural Chrystallis
Live Event held recently in Lagos.
Through this partnership, we aim to amplify womens voices, celebrate their achievements, and foster an environment of empowerment and equality. We firmly believe that by providing resources and opportunities, we can enable women to thrive and empower them to break barriers and shatter stereotypes.”
Note to editors:
About Union Bank Plc.
Established in 1917 and
listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1971, Union Bank of Nigeria
Plc. is a household name and one of Nigeria’s long-standing and most
respected financial institutions. The Bank is a trusted and recognizable
brand, with an extensive network of over 300 branches across Nigeria.
The
Bank currently offers a variety of banking services to both individual
and corporate clients including current, savings and deposit account
services, funds transfer, foreign currency domiciliation, loans,
overdrafts, equipment leasing and trade finance. The Bank also offers
its customers convenient electronic banking channels and products
including Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Debit Cards, ATMs, and POS
Systems.
More information can be found at: www.unionbankng.com
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