WEMA Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing women’s empowerment by partnering with the SheCan Conference for the fifth consecutive year.
The upcoming SheCan 6.0 conference, scheduled for July 18, 2025, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Bosphorus Ballroom, Lagos, will bring together over 7,000 women under the theme “SheCan Do More.”
Through its women-focused platform, SARA by Wema, the bank will award a ₦N2m business grant to support women entrepreneurs within the SARA Community.
The Head of Retail and SME Banking at Wema Bank, Ayodele Olojede, said: “Wema Bank is committed to empowering women entrepreneurs by providing the financial backing, tools, training, and networks they need to scale sustainably.
Through SARA by Wema, our goal is to create an environment where Nigerian women can dream bigger, build stronger, and lead the economy with confidence.”
She added that the partnership with SheCan represented a tangible investment in helping Nigerian women build sustainable businesses, scale their impact, and contribute to economic growth. Eligible applicants must be women-led businesses with active Wema Bank accounts and registered members of the SARA Community.
“To apply for the grant, interested participants are required to submit a written pitch detailing their business and founder story, the problem being solved, target audience, and competitive advantage, as well as the proposed use of the grant and expected outcomes.
“SARA by Wema is Wema Bank’s dedicated platform for women, designed to provide financial access, business advisory, personal development tools, and wellness support for women at various stages of life and enterprise. Through its continued partnership with SheCan, Wema Bank remains committed to building a future where more women have the resources and confidence to lead, innovate, and transform their world.”
