Celebrating the Strength and Achievements of
100 African Women

This Initiative aims to not only celebrate individual successes but also underscores the collective strength and resilience of women in shaping a prosperous future for Africa. The honorees of the “Power of 100 Africa” will be selected from 16 African Countries where Access Bank operates

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About the Power of 100

In recognition of the outstanding achievements of Nigerian women, Access Bank introduced “The Power of 100” in 2015.

This year the Bank will be unveiling and celebrating 100 remarkable African women in this new edition acknowledging their significant contributions to nation-building and societal impact across the African Continent. This flagship project seeks to:

Celebrate Achievements

Recognize and honor the contributions of 100 exceptional African women to societal growth, development, and nation-building.

Foster a Supportive Community

Create a network of women supporting each other through the W Community, promoting collaboration and shared success..

Legacy Building

To inspire the next generation of female leaders..

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Impact Story

The remarkable strides and far-reaching impact of this initiative have resulted in millions of women receiving discounted financing to support their business expansion, working capital needs and asset acquisition

Launch of W Initiative

The initiative was unveiled July 11, 2014 marking the beginning of Access Bank’s commitment to inspire, connect and empower women across Africa.

3,346,857 Women

Have received access to finance for business worth over $595Mn.

656,163 Women

Trained through the W Academy capacity building programs.

645 IFC certified

Mini MBA holders and 85 Winners of business grants worth over $175,000 through the Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton program.

Over 100,000 Female MSMEs

Impacted with discounted business financing through the W Power Loans.

103 Babies Birthed

Through Maternal Health Service Support a discounted health financing product of the W Initiative for fertility treatments, fibroid treatments, Natal support, and other Specialized procedures.

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News EVENTS and Media

Recognizing and honoring the contributions of 100 exceptional African women to societal growth, development, and nation-building.

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NOTABLE QUOTES FROM PREVIOUS HONOREES

Be Inspired to contribute to a more equitable and prosperous future for all.

CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE

We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to girls, you can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, but not too successful.

TY BELLO

Standing alone can be a hеavy load, But my vows I won’t be breaking,Though my heart is aching,I got a word and I won’t let go, It’s Your will I’m seeking,So I keep on believing

HADIZA BALA-USMAN

“We believe and pray that as we inch closer to the three years anniversary, the military will rescue the remaining (Chibok) girls from their abductors.

CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE

We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to girls, you can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, but not too successful.

TY BELLO

Standing alone can be a hеavy load, But my vows I won’t be breaking,Though my heart is aching,I got a word and I won’t let go, It’s Your will I’m seeking,So I keep on believing

HADIZA BALA-USMAN

“We believe and pray that as we inch closer to the three years anniversary, the military will rescue the remaining (Chibok) girls from their abductors.