On March 10, 2026, the Nigerian Exchange Group will take centre stage in Lagos to celebrate International Women’s Day and champion gender equality.
NGX Leads Gender Equality Celebration
Working with the Central Securities Clearing System and Women in Management, Business and Public Service, NGX Group will Ring the Bell for Gender Equality at its Exchange House, turning the Closing Gong Ceremony into a vibrant showcase of women’s contributions to the economy.
Global Campaign, Local Impact
Moreover, this event forms part of the global Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign, which encourages stock exchanges worldwide to expand women’s participation in business and adopt gender-inclusive practices.
Furthermore, this year, the initiative brings together international partners including the International Finance Corporation, UN Women, the World Federation of Exchanges, the UN Global Compact, and the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative.
The 2026 campaign highlights the theme: “Rights. Justice. Action.
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For ALL Women and Girls.”
Distinguished Guests And Active Participation
Additionally, NGX Group will welcome a distinguished line-up of guests.
They include Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Her Excellency, Barr. Chioma Uzodimma, First Lady of Imo State; Frana Chukwuogor, Executive Commissioner, Legal & Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission; award-winning actor and entrepreneur Funke Akindele; and NGX Group leaders Ojinnika Olaghere and Fatima Wali-Abdulrahman, along with board members, regulators, capital market stakeholders, and industry figures.
Moreover, by sounding the NGX Gong, the exchange will join markets worldwide in emphasising the importance of inclusive leadership, equal opportunities, and accountability in advancing gender equality.
Finally, the ceremony invites all interested participants to register in advance at ngxgroup.com/iwd2026 and take part in this inspiring celebration.
