Joel Ajayi
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Export-Import Bank, Mr. Abba Bello, has positioned women, ethical standards, and strong institutional values as central pillars of the Bank’s strategy to drive inclusive growth and enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness.
Speaking during activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Month, Bello emphasised that empowering women goes beyond symbolism, describing it as critical to societal stability and economic productivity.
Represented by the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Mr. Ibrahim Gaga, he stressed that women remain indispensable to both family and national development.
According to him, the role of women in society cannot be overstated, urging a shift in perception and greater respect for their contributions. He noted that when given leadership opportunities, women consistently demonstrate diligence, precision, and high performance.
Reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to institutional excellence, Executive Director, Business Development, Stella Okotete, highlighted the importance of workplace values in building trust and sustaining growth.
She linked inclusion directly to development outcomes, noting that when women support one another, institutions become stronger, communities more stable, and nations progress faster. She reaffirmed NEXIM Bank’s commitment to empowering women across Nigeria’s export value chain.
Offering a private sector perspective, Chief Executive Officer of Kulu Abuja, Hauwa Abdulkareem, advocated collaboration over competition among women.
Drawing from her experience, she emphasised the power of support networks, referrals, and visibility in advancing careers.
She challenged women to prioritise value creation over financial gain, encouraging a mindset focused on impact and contribution.
On governance and ethical leadership, legal practitioner and clergy, Sally William Chinedu, presented a three-pronged framework centred on values, ethics, and active sisterhood.
She described values as actions taken even in the absence of oversight, while defining ethics as a safeguard for reputation. She further called for intentional inclusion, urging organisations to amplify women’s voices and eliminate exclusionary practices.
Chinedu outlined practical steps for cultural transformation, encouraging individuals to uphold integrity, speak up for what is right, and actively support female colleagues in the workplace.
In her welcome remarks, Manager, Corporate Communications at NEXIM Bank, Lohya Mamven, reiterated the institution’s commitment to inclusivity.
She stressed that investing in women is not only a matter of equity but a catalyst for sustainable development and economic prosperity.
The event, themed “Give to Gain: Shaping Women for Leadership and Legacy,” underscored a clear policy direction: embedding strong values, enforcing ethical accountability, and promoting collaboration as key drivers of institutional performance and inclusive growth.
At its core, the message from NEXIM Bank was clear—“Give to Gain” is more than a theme; it is a governance approach aimed at building integrity, strengthening trust, and unlocking the full potential of women in advancing Nigeria’s economic future.
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