SIFAX Group has commemorated the 2026 International Women’s Day with a series of initiatives aimed at empowering young girls, supporting female employees, and assisting vulnerable communities in Lagos.
The activities included a school mentorship outreach, an employee empowerment webinar, and a community food distribution programme that collectively impacted hundreds of beneficiaries.
As part of the celebration, the company visited United Christian Secondary School in Apapa, where over 500 female students received mentorship from senior women professionals within the organisation.
The session focused on leadership, education, personal development, and menstrual health awareness. Students were also given textbooks, menstrual pads, and other items.
Speaking during the outreach, the Company Secretary and Legal Head of SIFAX Group, Jesuyemisi Odeyemi, encouraged the students to remain focused on their education and pursue excellence.
“You are strong. You can do it, and you will. You will not only do it, but you will also do it well,” she said.
Similarly, Vanessa Uansohia, Head of Corporate Communications at Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO), urged the girls to overcome self-doubt and pursue their ambitions confidently.
“The only person that is stopping you is yourself,” she told the students.
Internally, the company organised a webinar for female employees focused on communication and leadership development. Public speaking strategist Joyce Daniels delivered a session titled “Speaking: A Tool for Growth, Multiplication, and Career Progression,” encouraging participants to develop confidence in expressing their ideas.
“If you will grow and progress in your career, you must speak from a place of conviction,” she said.
The Group Coordinating Director of SIFAX Group, Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, described International Women’s Day as an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements while reinforcing the need for gender equality.
She noted that the theme “Give to Gain” reflects the organisation’s commitment to inclusivity and empowerment.
Extending the celebration beyond the workplace, SIFAX Group also distributed 500 food packs to vulnerable households in the Ijora community in Lagos. Each pack contained essential food items including rice, beans, vegetable oil, garri, and salt.
According to Eniola-Jegede, the initiative underscores the company’s commitment to supporting communities and encouraging women within the organisation to lead impactful social interventions.
