Access Bank Plc, in partnership with the Katsina Inner Wheel Development Initiative, KIWDI, has hosted the Women of Influence and Investment Summit in Katsina, bringing together women entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and development partners to advance women’s economic empowerment.
The summit, themed “Where Influence Meets Investment,” focused on positioning women as drivers of enterprise, leadership and inclusive growth, while highlighting collaboration between Access Bank and the Katsina State Government on financial inclusion and SME development.
speaking at the event, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda announced an additional ₦500 million fund to support women-owned businesses, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to economic empowerment.
Founder of KIWDI, Hajiya Amina Zayyana, said the summit aimed to connect women to finance, training and markets, noting that empowering women-led businesses strengthens families and communities.
Delivering Access Bank’s goodwill message, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, Group Head, Women Banking, reiterated the Bank’s commitment to women’s prosperity through its flagship W Initiative.
Launched in 2014, she said the initiative has disbursed over ₦314 billion in loans to more than 3.6 million women, providing access to finance, capacity building and market linkages.
The event drew key stakeholders, including government officials, business leaders and development partners, underscoring a shared commitment to expanding economic opportunities for women in Katsina and beyond