Prudential Bank extended its International Women’s Day celebrations to Labone Senior High School by hosting an empowerment session for final-year female students under the theme, “PBL Women Empowerment Series: Ignite Her for a Sustainable Future.”
The event brought together experienced professionals from banking, business, medicine, and corporate leadership to inspire young women preparing for the next phase of their lives.
Part of the Bank’s drive to empower young women through mentorship and knowledge sharing, the programme aimed to encourage self-belief, discipline, and leadership, while equipping participants with practical life skills.
Delivering an address on behalf of management, Chief Risk Officer Randall Ofori-Boachie linked the global International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” and the programme’s theme to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality. He emphasized the Bank’s belief that investing in young women positions them as agents of change who will drive environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
“As a Bank, we have embraced sustainability and remain committed to integrating responsible, inclusive, and socially impactful practices into our operations. The promotion of Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is pivotal to our sustainability strategy because we firmly believe that empowering women and girls accelerates progress not only for households and organizations, but for society at large,” he said.
Head of Human Resources Lilian Antwiwaa Asante shared her personal journey with the students, encouraging them to embrace life’s unexpected turns. She recounted how a passionate physics teacher inspired her to excel in science before she pivoted to law school and eventually found her calling in human resources.
“What I’m telling all of you is that the sky is the limit,” she said. “Today, we are igniting you. We are putting fire in your bellies and fire in your hearts to aspire for greater heights.”
The panel of speakers addressed topics including self-branding, turning passion into profitable ventures, and taking care of their bodies, among others.
The Headmistress of Labone Senior High School expressed profound gratitude to Prudential Bank for the initiative, noting that it would motivate the young women going forward.
“Your presence and support will undoubtedly motivate our girls to dream bigger, work harder, and confidently pursue leadership now and in the future,” she said.
The event was hosted by Labone Senior High School management, with MasterCard Ghana partnering with Prudential Bank to support the programme.
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