Female entrepreneurs unite as FCMB drives inclusive growth

First City Monument Bank, through its flagship women-in-business initiative, SheVentures, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering female entrepreneurs with the successful hosting of the 2025 SheVentures Networking Summit.

Held recently in Lagos, the event, themed “Engage, Empower & Unwind 2.0: The Power of Balance,” convened hundreds of female entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from diverse industries, according to a statement from the bank.

The summit focused on how women can pursue ambitious business goals while maintaining the balance necessary for personal and professional well-being.

The event featured inspiring fireside chats and networking sessions, creating a vibrant atmosphere of learning, sharing, and empowerment. A key highlight was a fireside chat featuring the CEO of Happy Coffee Nigeria, Princess Adeyinka Tekenah, Dr Ella Ezeadilieje, a growth and personal development strategist, and Teni Stuffman, CEO, Lebara Nigeria, who spoke passionately about growth, resilience, and finding purpose while navigating entrepreneurship in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Speaking at the event, Executive Director of Corporate Services and Service Management, FCMB, Felicia Obozuwa, noted that the SheVentures platform continues to drive inclusive economic growth by supporting female entrepreneurs with capacity building, mentorship, and zero-interest loans.

She said, “At FCMB, we believe that empowering women is not just a social imperative — it is an economic strategy. Through SheVentures, we are building an ecosystem where women can grow businesses sustainably while finding the balance that fuels long-term success.”

Since its inception, SheVentures has empowered thousands of women across Nigeria with tailored financial support and access to professional mentorship. The 2025 Networking Summit reinforced FCMB’s role as a leading advocate for gender inclusion and women-led enterprise development within Nigeria’s SME ecosystem.