In celebration of International Women’s Day, AXA Mansard Investment has launched a speed-mentoring initiative focused on increasing investment and financial literacy among young professional women across Nigeria.
Under the theme “Acting for her progress,” the programme brought together accomplished women from various sectors to dedicate at least two hours each to mentor and inspire young women seeking opportunities for financial growth.
The list of women mentors includes – Omolara Ismail (Executive Director, Lagos & South, Jaiz Bank), Ifedayo Durosimi Etti (Founder, Herconomy), Bolu Essien (Filmmaker and Corporate Marketing Professional), Fiona Uwagwu (Head of Social and Content, Ogilvy UK), Omowunmi Mabel Adewusi (General Counsel & HR Director, AXA Mansard), Oluwaseyi Layade (COO, Leo Burnett Lagos), Ngozi Ola Israel (Chief Financial Officer, AXA Mansard), Jumoke Odunlami (Chief Distribution Officer, AXA Mansard), Adebola Surakat (Chief Marketing Officer, AXA Mansard), and Abisola Nwoboshi (Head of Life Business, AXA Mansard).
Commenting on the initiative, Deji Tunde-Anjous, CEO of AXA Mansard Investment, stated that the programme exemplifies the company’s commitment to driving inclusive protection.
He said, “The need to empower and strengthen the financial base of women is something we take very seriously. We understand that women are multipliers, and the more we invest in them, the bettersociety becomes. Financial illiteracy is a fundamental gap in society’s development trajectory. But when you empower women, we can close that gap faster.”
Tunde-Anjous further explained, “At another level, this programme also represents our deep commitment to gender balance. We wanted to demystify the myth around investment and risks, and we thought the best way to do that is to provide direct access to women who have walked the terrain. We are excited and encouraged by the responses so far. The slots filled up faster than we imagined.”
Adebola Surakat, Chief Marketing Officer of AXA Mansard Plc, emphasized the importance of creating platforms where women can learn directly from successful role models.
“At AXA Mansard, we believe financial empowerment is one of the most powerful ways to unlock opportunities for women. Mentorship plays a critical role in that journey, allowing women to learn directly from those who have successfully built, grown, and protected wealth,” she said.
