Interswitch Marks International Women’s Day with ‘Give to Gain’ Initiative to Empower Women in the Workplace

Interswitch Marks International Women’s Day with ‘Give to Gain’ Initiative to Empower Women in the Workplace

 

Interswitch, a leading African technology company, commemorated International Women’s Day 2026 with a workplace empowerment initiative themed “Give to Gain,” aimed at strengthening the professional growth, visibility, and leadership capacity of women within the organisation.

As part of the celebration, the company hosted a virtual session exclusively for female employees of “The Switch,” featuring Bunmi Dayo-Olagunju, Deputy Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Bank, who delivered a presentation titled “Give to Gain – Give Value, Gain Visibility.”

During the session, Dayo-Olagunju shared practical insights on leadership development, value creation, and the importance of professional visibility for career advancement. Drawing from her extensive experience in the financial services sector, she encouraged participants to intentionally position themselves for greater influence within their organisations while consistently delivering value that drives meaningful growth.

Speaking on the initiative, Franklin Ali, Group Chief Human Resource Officer at Interswitch, emphasised the importance of creating deliberate platforms that support women’s professional development.

According to him, empowering women goes beyond marking special occasions such as International Women’s Day and requires sustained efforts to provide opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career advancement.

He noted that initiatives like “Give to Gain” help women recognise their value, build confidence, and amplify their contributions within the organisation and beyond.

In addition to the leadership session, the company also distributed customised care packages to female employees across its offices as a gesture of appreciation for their resilience, dedication, and contributions to the organisation’s growth.

Interswitch said it continues to promote a supportive workplace environment for women through a range of internal policies designed to enhance wellbeing and work-life balance. These include access to creche facilities, a robust maternity leave policy, and a spousal allowance initiative aimed at supporting female employees both professionally and personally.

The company stated that women across various departments—including technology, operations, product development, finance, and leadership—continue to play a critical role in driving innovation and strengthening service delivery across the organisation.

Through initiatives such as the International Women’s Day programme, Interswitch reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive workplace culture where talent is nurtured, contributions are valued, and employees are empowered to grow and thrive.