Sterling Bank leads initiative to empower over 300 girls in Lagos
In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, Sterling Bank, in partnership with Sterling One Foundation and Giving.ng, hosted an impactful event for over 300 students from Aje Comprehensive College, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State.
The initiative, supported by Sterling Bank’s Bloom Network, aimed to equip girls with essential tools and knowledge for personal and professional success.
The event featured workshops and motivational talks focusing on goal setting, mental development, purposeful living, good hygiene, and financial literacy.
Head of Human Resources at Sterling Financial Holdings Company, Omotola Adedapo, encouraged participants to dream big and pursue their goals with determination.
“As a girl, it’s essential to have a vision for your future. Map out a path towards the life you want to create,” she said.
Adedapo emphasized that girls could excel in any field, from engineering and aviation to arts and entertainment, presenting students with care packages, books, and vision boards to support their journey.
Vice Principal Oyin Depreye Oji of Aje Comprehensive College acknowledged the vital role of girls in nation-building while highlighting concerns about gender-based violence and abuse.
He called for increased investment in girl-child education and mentorship from both public and private sectors.
Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Olapeju Ibekwe said “Empowering young girls means equipping them with skills and inspiring them to see themselves as future leaders and changemakers.”
“By providing these opportunities, we are shaping individual futures and contributing to a society where every girl has the chance to thrive.”
The event made a significant impact on students, including Head Girl Yusuf Zainab, who expressed renewed motivation to pursue her dreams.
Assembly Prefect Adepoju Ayomide shared her aspiration to become a lawyer and advocate for girls’ rights, inspired by the day’s discussions on purpose and self-confidence.
This collaborative initiative demonstrated the power of partnership in preparing the next generation of female leaders and innovators for an ever-evolving world.
