Women Recount Benefits At Stanbic IBTC Bloom Weekend
The Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Pension Manager, Mrs Nike Bajomo has described annual Bloom event as a strategic gathering to enhance brand relationships with existing patrons and potential customers forging connections and fostering growth as well vibrant arena for impactful conversations.
The Executive Director of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, Mrs. Nike Bajomo made this statement while delivering an opening speech at the Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, themed “With her For her”, hosted women to its annual Bloom Weekend at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos State on Saturday 27th, 2024.
She added that Stanbic IBTC is committed to the success and progress of women which gave birth to the Bloom Weekend, making the women flourish in their endeavours describing it as annual and highly anticipated Bloom Weekend thoughtfully brought by the preferred end-to-end financial solution partner .
According to her “The essence of Bloom Weekend and LATTES is empowerment, our aim, in addition to meaningful discussions for the advancement of women, is to actively bridge the divide between women’s inspirations and their tangible achievements. By focusing on a holistic approach, we aim to promote well-being, financial independence, and entrepreneurial success among women. Beyond these objectives, we recognise the transformative power of community. The cooperation that emerges when womeb unite to support one another is unmatched.”
“We believe that the collaborative environment of the stanbic IBTC Blossom Weekend can spark meaningful change. By providing a space where influential figures abs attendees can engage in open dialogue, we aim to inspire attendees to take bold steps towards their goals, aim with the insights and encouragement gleaned from this event. The conversations initiated here are meant to reach beyond these grounds, with each one of us taking it upon ourselves to encourage more womeb to take leadership roles, pursue entrepreneurial ventures, and advocate for the financial autonomy.”
“In essence, through Bloom Weekend and LATTES, we endeavour to create a lasting impact, equipping women with the tools, knowledge and community to turn their inspiration into tangible success.”
However, Nike Bajomo, advised the women to be prudent in their spending enjoining women to have partners like Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers and Asset Management
Anchoring the Ladies At The Table Empowerment Series (LATTES) is Ayo Mairo-Ese, a multiple award-winning Broadcaster introduced the members of the panel speaking the first speaker at the event, Mrs. Bunmi Oke, CEO/Consultant, Ladybird Limited started by asking the participants if they realised that they are privilege women, saying the reason is because they went to school.
She urged the women to learn to support each other. She said when you help others, other people will help you too. advising the participants to join the community of women adding that women should strive to share knowledge, experience and real milestones.
She admonished the women, saying; “You are the MD of your life, You are the one in charge of your life even though you are married.” In conclusion, she said; “See you at the top.”
Ore Macaulay, light up the venue with her spoken words. Her poetic skill was out of this world as she dazzled the already excited attendees with her rendition. She recited; “To blossom is to make wave in your time, to blossom is to remember your root, to blossom is to welcome each day, to blossom is to be unique and outstanding. ”
“To blossom is to shine like a star that you are made to be, to blossom is to water the seas of gratitude, when you blossom you become like tree, to blossom is not just about you to push other women.”
“To blossom is to put smiles on the faces of others, don’t give up, never stay down, you deserve the space that you occupy, it is made for me. Don’t be too attached to your past, be committed to your future.”
The host, thereafter, invited the panelists to the stage for a discussion session. The panelist include; Eugenia Abu, a Broadcast Journalist and Media Consultant; Nike Folagbade, a Family Life Coach and Councellor; third panelist, Olaide Omotosho-Ikuru, Medical Practitioner, Health Kinect Clinic and Oluwadamilola Dada, Associate Director, PWC.
On her part, Dr. Olaide Omotosho-Ikuru said it is important for women to pay attention to their health. She noted that women should create self love. “When it comes to our well-being, the body, soul and spirit is involved and we should take care of it,” she stated.
On the other hand, Eugenia Abu, who happened to be the keynote speaker, said that women should balance their career and family advising that women should be open to learning.
In her words; “Pamper yourself, give yourself a flower, massage yourself” She said marrying a wrong man, could jeopadise woman’s career. “Marry your friends,” she advised.
Associate Professor ,Oluwadamilola Dada, on her part advised women to seek help whenever they see the need, adding that women are emotional urging women to seek the services of a therapist when they feel emotionally down.
In her closing speech,Edidiong Akan, Chief Compliance Officer, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, said;“As we draw the curtail on an extraordinary event today, I am filled with gratitude and inspiration. The Bloom Weekend, brought by Stanbic IBTC, under the empowering theme “With her. For her” has truly lived up to the promise of celebrating, empowering and inspiring the remarkable women in our midst. “
She enjoined women to hold onto the inspiration, connections, and insights gained believing that as women continue to stride towards future they would become leaders in weaving the socio-econonic fabric of our world.”
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